 lights dimming? |
 Apr 5, 2008 - 9:58 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Sep 28, '07 From new jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
ok i dont know whats going on, and this didnt use to happen but everytime i press my breaks or just tap them my headlights dim they flash. anyone know why? is it normal that my car idle two lines under 1rpm?
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Apr 6, 2008 - 3:39 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 24, '07 From Oahu, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
replaced my battery 2 months ago.......and car still dims........
now i know what to do........ if you hear a clicking noise under the hood, put your ear next to the alternator and listen for any whoopping/ clicking noise with the engine on of course.............. -------------------- I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
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Apr 6, 2008 - 4:24 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '07 From epworth uk Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
put a multimeter across battery while car running you should get about 13/14 volts going in if alt is ok
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pabel89 lights dimming? Apr 5, 2008 - 9:58 PM
goferris QUOTE(pabel89 @ Apr 5, 2008 - 8:58 P... Apr 5, 2008 - 11:21 PM joehernandez like ferris said, the alternator or the battery.
i... Apr 6, 2008 - 1:05 AM
Batman722 QUOTE(stevest202 @ Apr 6, 2008 - 5:2... Apr 6, 2008 - 11:08 AM pabel89 my altenator and my battery are brand new. but tha... Apr 6, 2008 - 8:54 AM pabel89 yea exactly they dim and get back to normal. Apr 6, 2008 - 2:00 PM punkuup5150 mine do the same thing it also happens if i use my... Apr 6, 2008 - 2:44 PM |
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