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97PA voltage drop


xavier h
04-06-2008, 12:35 PM
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When I hit the brakes the lights dim for a moment. The alternator/regulator is new and I had it checked out. The battery is also good but not charging the way it should? Any ideas? Corroded wire?

P.S. Did the upper manifold change, what a job. Change the valve cover gskt's, plugs/wires and thermostat. No more leaks or engine odors! Runs like a top.

Thanks

maxwedge
04-06-2008, 02:37 PM
A split second slight dimming of lites when any load is applied may not be abnormal, check the alt output under load to be sure.

xavier h
04-06-2008, 07:11 PM
Do the crankshaft and camshaft sensors show trouble codes when they go bad?

dksram
04-08-2008, 01:09 AM
Normally the sensors will throw a code.Mine did not throw a code.
The dimming effect you describe sounds like the alternator.The cables could be corroded badly and cause lots of problems.Never really liked side mount battery posts.:runaround:
I had the same thing happen and that fixed my problem.
I never noticed any light dimming with the sensors going out.Just rough idle.

maxwedge
04-08-2008, 06:42 PM
Sometimes.

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