HO Alternator - problem - lights dim at 4000rpm
03-02-2009, 03:34 PM
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HO Alternator - problem - lights dim at 4000rpm I had installed a high output alternator - the Alterstart 275 amps about 8 months ago - anyways I started to notice (last 3 months) that when I rev to around 4000rpm or higher (when driving) - my dash lights and head lights start to dim slightly and when I left off the gas - everything brightens back up. It also does this when I'm in netural. Is this normal??? I switched the alternator belt to the gatorback one when I installed the new alternator. Any ideals? Do you think the belt is slipping?
03-02-2009, 06:22 PM
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make sure your battery connection is clean and tight, check the power wire going to the alternator as well.
it honestly sounds like an issue with the voltage regulator. its doing the opposite of what usually happens, alternators usually increase output at higher RPMs.
it honestly sounds like an issue with the voltage regulator. its doing the opposite of what usually happens, alternators usually increase output at higher RPMs.
