Accessories on = Power down

[JRock20G]

Hi i've got a small problem, not really sure how to go about this.. im pretty electrically inept. When im at idle with no accessories on everything is fine but when i turn everything on (headlights, fogs, a/c, etc..) my idle goes wayyyy down and the car stalls out. I noticed the worst culprit were the headlights. Thinking it's something to do with the alternator but really its just a guess. If this has happened to anyone any input would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[conor14]

I would get a new alternator, and maybe a new battery

 

[JRock20G]

Brand new Red Top...(a year old). Cash is really tight these days, back in school cant start throwing new pieces in.. putting off having the charging system tested because im so broke

 

[ed1380]

Autozone tests batteries and alternators for free.

 

[conor14]

Yeah Canadian tire also tests batteries for free so get it tested and get back to us!

 

[JRock20G]

Totally didnt update but problem solved.. Recently my Alternator belt started sqeeking so i tightened her up and now i can run all my accessories at the same time with no power loss..