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05-16-2008, 12:43 AM
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Light problem Alright guys i need help with my lights. The headlights and the dash lights flicker constantly on my car. It is like they are constantly getting power surges. I cannot figure out why. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
05-16-2008, 01:52 AM
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Search.. search.. search...
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Bottom line... you need a new alternator.
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Bottom line... you need a new alternator.
05-16-2008, 02:01 AM
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lisghts Thanks guys.. I thought that was it and had it tested today.. Of coarse it tested fine..I will go ahead and replace it though. I appreciate the help.
05-16-2008, 08:37 AM
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T-Bone:
I have the exact same problem on my less-than-1-week-old toy ('99Z). I took it to AZ last night and had them test the alternator online. Needless to say it isn't putting out the amps it needs to.
Also, I believe that the voltage regulator is built into the alternator for the LS1 F-body. If that is the case, then your alternator could be putting out solid amps, but the voltage is fluctuating....thus causing flicker in the lights.
At a stand still, rev your engine up & down....watch the volts gauge....it's probably dancing a bit.
I have the exact same problem on my less-than-1-week-old toy ('99Z). I took it to AZ last night and had them test the alternator online. Needless to say it isn't putting out the amps it needs to.
Also, I believe that the voltage regulator is built into the alternator for the LS1 F-body. If that is the case, then your alternator could be putting out solid amps, but the voltage is fluctuating....thus causing flicker in the lights.
At a stand still, rev your engine up & down....watch the volts gauge....it's probably dancing a bit.
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05-16-2008, 11:47 PM
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FYI...did it tonight. Took me about 2.5 hours alone to change the alternator & both belts. That includes getting the car on & off the jacks.
The wires cannot be disconnected until you have all the bolts out. It helped me to let it rest on the sway bar after unbolting it.
The wires cannot be disconnected until you have all the bolts out. It helped me to let it rest on the sway bar after unbolting it.
