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Old 03-08-2006, 09:27 PM
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What the!?

Ok this is wierd. After a very hard drive today my fuel , brake, and door lights keep popping on and off. Also my voltometer is running a little low. It's staying a little under 14 volts or right at it when it normally runs at about 16 volts. I have no idea what is going on with it. What do you guys think is happening here because I am completely baffled. Look foward to hearing from you guys.
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Old 03-08-2006, 09:51 PM
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I had the same problem it started out like that. What happend in my case is that i opened the hood one night that was happening and the positive side wire to the alternator was glowing bright red. Meaning I had a short well i changed out my alternator and changed the wire hook ups cause they got melted after that never had a prob with the lights like that turning on again.
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Old 03-08-2006, 09:55 PM
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I'll look into that. thanks.
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Old 03-08-2006, 10:14 PM
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I'll second that. Definitely sounds like the alternator. But make sure the belts not just slipping first.
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Old 03-08-2006, 10:38 PM
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Or Too Tight, Doubt It Though If It Just Happend
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