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FloJoe
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From: Port Orange, FL, USA
Registered: Dec 2000

posted 03-31-2002 12:25 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for FloJoe   Click Here to Email FloJoe     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
What does it mean, say when I push my brake pedal and my lights dim (head-lights, dash, ect..), or when I rev it up my light get brighter.?

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zaac
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From: Alberta
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posted 03-31-2002 01:24 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for zaac   Click Here to Email zaac     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
My car does that too. New batt and alt also. I think it may be the volt regulator.

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johnmustang
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From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
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posted 03-31-2002 01:24 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for johnmustang   Click Here to Email johnmustang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Sounds like a possible bad ground wire,a short or a toasted alternator, also , just for laughs test your battery.

JOHN

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FloJoe
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From: Port Orange, FL, USA
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posted 03-31-2002 04:05 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for FloJoe   Click Here to Email FloJoe     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Its has a new alternator, volt reg and battery

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Joe Fields
68 Fastback 289ci bored .030 over
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dubstar
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From: Long Beach, Ca 1966 A-Code Coupe
Registered: Feb 2002

posted 03-31-2002 04:11 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for dubstar   Click Here to Email dubstar     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
mine has a new alt. new battery, and a new voltage regulator, and my headlights still dim when im not revving it up.

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bluestreek
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From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001

posted 03-31-2002 06:30 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for bluestreek   Click Here to Email bluestreek     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Sounds like it is relying on the alternator too heavily.
1. Make sure all battery cable and solenoid connections are correct and tight on each end, and then connect a new heavy 10-12 gauge braided ground strap between the firewall and the bell housing.
2.Then make sure the engine idle speed is correct at idle on a straight shift, and in gear on a automatic. (750-850 rpms)
3. Then make sure the alternator belt is tightened properly.

Worked for me on my Pickup. Fixed hard cranking and dimming lights.

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JAAZZY
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From: Bay Area, CA
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posted 04-01-2002 11:23 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for JAAZZY     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
When you push your brake the brake lights come on taking amperage from your system. All of your system probably is fine it's just that it can't take that much total load. I have a new car that my headlights dim if I hold own the power window button.

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sigtauenus
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From: Beaufort, SC
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posted 04-01-2002 12:48 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for sigtauenus   Click Here to Email sigtauenus     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Mine dim at low rpms too, I think its just the nature of the beast. I've been thinking about putting in relays to the headlights, there's some good internet how-to's on it.

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