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Old 09-30-2006, 09:53 PM
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i just wanted to ask if anyone has had this problem? i noticed at idle my headlights start to flicker and it seems the idle is a little rough. do you think it is the opti or the ignition coil?
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Could be the Alternator going out, and the Battery is starting to get low on juice.
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Originally Posted by the_merv
Could be the Alternator going out, and the Battery is starting to get low on juice.
no. battery is fully charged and alt is working great.
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Alternator maybe. Look at the Voltage on the dash and see what it's doing, and where it's at during idle.
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Originally Posted by the_merv
Alternator maybe. Look at the Voltage on the dash and see what it's doing, and where it's at during idle.
when i turn the key the engine rotates but wont start. it sounds like there is no spark. it does not even sound like it wants to start. i am thinking the coil.
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Probably, sounds like Ignition somewhere. Good luck.
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check the coil for hotspots.
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hopefully its not the opti what a bitch to install and what a headache. and hell msd ignitions are only 60 bucks on ebay and they are great!



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