99 Ford Contour - heater motor

Jan 25, 2008 1 Replies

turn motor on, lose 2-3000 rpm, engine becomes very sluggish. Have to drive with only forced heat and it is 10 degrees today. Please help.


-- Message posted using

formatting link
information at
formatting link


It sounds like the heater motor is putting a strain on the alternator which in trun is causing the decrease in RPM.

could the heater motor be developing a short?

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required