Q: I have a 2000 Galant, my car runs fine when the a/c is off but once I turn it on the car gets to shaking or just turn off, what co
I have a 2000 Galant, my car runs fine when the a/c is off but once I turn it on the car gets to shaking or just turn off, what could be causing this to happen? I've replaced the timing belt and had a tune-up recently what else are we missing. I asked a mechanic if it was the compressor and he stated that wasn't the problem, which makes no sense to me, he said it was an electrical issue.
My car has 125000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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