1998 Plymouth Voyager I M JUST CONFUSED ABOUT THIS VAN

Tiny
LENNY3000
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  • 1998 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 112,556 MILES
I RECENTLY DROPPED MY KIDS OFF IN VIRGINIA FOR THE SUMMER AND IM FROM FLORIDA ON MY WAY BACK MY AC COMPRESSOR BROKE OFF AND I WAS STUCK IN SOUTH CAROLINA. I CALLED FOR A TOW AND MECHANIC BUT IT WAS TO EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE THE AC COMPRESSOR AT THE TIME. SO HE RAN A SMALLER SERPENTINE BELT TO THE ALTERNATOR AND I MADE IT HOME SAFE, BUT SINCE IVE BEEN HOME MY BATTERY HAS NOT BEEN HOLDING CHARGE AND NOW ITS DEAD. I PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY TODAY BUT IT STILL DIDNT WORK SO MY QUESTION IS IT THE ALTERNATOR AND WILL IT BE ABLE TO RUN GOOD WITHOUT THE AC COMPRESSOR.
Thursday, July 17th, 2008 AT 8:31 PM

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Tiny
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Yes the vehicle should run just fine without the A/C Compressor.

Take the vejhicle by you local auto parts store they should be able to test you alternator and let you know if you need to have it replaced.
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Thursday, July 17th, 2008 AT 9:01 PM
Tiny
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My suggestion is to replace the alternator and If this happens again then you may need to replace the ac compressor and the serp belt and the alternator. Always remember a belt has to have just the right amount of pressure, or it may damage the bearings in you pulleys or damage your alternator again. I hope this helps good luck. Robert(1968)
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Monday, August 4th, 2008 AT 3:49 PM

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