 Alternator going bad? |
 Feb 14, 2007 - 10:39 PM
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notice this when I drive at night with healights on..
whenever I brake which causes the taillights to go off, use the A/C fan, even the turn signals, my headlights dim very noticably. It's like anything electrical that is turned on drains a large amount of power from everything else. Is this normal? I've had a Corolla before and never had that happen before. Thanks -------------------- |
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Feb 14, 2007 - 11:04 PM
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On the surface, it sounds like an alternater. I would replace it fast before it ruins your battery. It would make the car completely die soon though. It shouldn't charge at all if it's going down like that. I would take it to an Auto Zone or Advanced Auto and have them check your battery and alternater. That will tell you if it's actually bad.
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gabyz Alternator going bad? Feb 14, 2007 - 10:39 PM
Batman722 I agree. First check to see if the battery is bad,... Feb 14, 2007 - 11:16 PM trdproven yea, first check battery, with a tester, see if th... Feb 14, 2007 - 11:31 PM
hatchy_gt-s QUOTE(trdproven @ Feb 15, 2007 - 4:3... Feb 15, 2007 - 8:41 PM alltracman78 A sitting battery isn't going to have 14.5V.
W... Feb 15, 2007 - 9:15 PM cheeco check your battery terminals for corrosion, any cr... Feb 15, 2007 - 11:19 PM goferris i think i may be having a similar problem. the bat... Feb 16, 2007 - 1:34 PM 95CelicaST My headlights dim when I am at idle. When I rev it... Feb 16, 2007 - 1:40 PM hashmaster52 QUOTE(gabyz @ Feb 14, 2007 - 10:39 P... Feb 16, 2007 - 4:31 PM AudioFreak One more thing to check is the ground cables. Ther... Feb 17, 2007 - 3:46 AM hatchy_gt-s QUOTE(AudioFreak @ Feb 17, 2007 - 8... Feb 17, 2007 - 6:34 PM |
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