dash and headlights flicker
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dash and headlights flicker
I'm curious if I've diagnosed my problem the right way. My car is in good shape all except I discovered the headlights and dash lights flickering when it idles. I'm pretty sure it needs a new alternator, but wanted to ask before I just jump to it and buy one. Help please?!?! :? BTW I'll get pics of the tint soon, I keep washing the car then it rains or snows!! Looks sweet tho!
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Originally Posted by lash
By "flickering", do you mean dimming and pulsing with the motor revs at idle? If so, then your diagnosis is likely correct.
If you have a Voltmeter( digital or Analog ) you can check the amount of voltage the alternator is putting out.. Almsot sounds like the alternator has a bad field in it, like its half working...
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Originally Posted by Mortehl
Would checking the battery cable and terminals make sense too? I was thinking maybe its just a bad wire or some corrosion?
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Melissa, it does sound as if the Alt may be toasted... Might not be putting out enough juice.. I wonder what the voltage its putting out is..
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I'm with CDS and Jr'* on this one.
Easiest way to test it is to head over to Autozone/Advance...play the silly girl routine and have them do a free check on it.
Easiest way to test it is to head over to Autozone/Advance...play the silly girl routine and have them do a free check on it.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
I'm with CDS and Jr'* on this one.
Easiest way to test it is to head over to Autozone/Advance...play the silly girl routine and have them do a free check on it.
Easiest way to test it is to head over to Autozone/Advance...play the silly girl routine and have them do a free check on it.
I am getting aweful fluctuations on my voltmeter. I just got a new alternator. I'm thinking it is the battery since they are supposed to be changed in pairs. I'm thinking the weak battery is straining the alternator...but I don't want to spend money on the battery since my car'* days with me are numbered. Plus my alternator replacement is covered for one year 30k...so when the alt dies again because of the battery I am all set
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i know i had to replace my alt and batt in nov. the battery was weak which caused the voltage regulator in the alt to fry trying to recharge the dying battery.
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