Thread: Lights and power issues / Dimming and slow

Results 1 to 5 of 5
  1. #1 Lights and power issues / Dimming and slow 
    SE Level Member zeppelinrocks18's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Posts
    14
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Okay so here's the deal. I've noticed that my headlights and interior lights will dim when I turn my wheel and when I press my window switches. My windows go up excrutiatingly slow and when I'm idling, my heat seems to slow down. I had my alt checked and it read a 14.5 volts. I'm confuse as to what it could be. Any ideas?

    Thanks.

    Edit: I've also noticed when coasting at times, my RPMs will drop slightly real quick and then shoot right back up. It's random.
    1998 GTP, 118K, Short Ram Air Intake, ACDelco RapidFire Plugs, Belden Wires, Resonator and U-Bend delete, Flowmaster Original 40 Series, KYB GR-2 Struts, 180* Thermostat
    Reply With Quote  
     

  2. #2 Re: Lights and power issues / Dimming and slow 
    SE Level Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Calgary, Alberta
    Posts
    103
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    alternator going bad?
    Reply With Quote  
     

  3. #3 Re: Lights and power issues / Dimming and slow 
    SE Level Member zeppelinrocks18's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Posts
    14
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    No not the alternator. Had it checked and checked it again today when changing my coupler. It's all good.
    1998 GTP, 118K, Short Ram Air Intake, ACDelco RapidFire Plugs, Belden Wires, Resonator and U-Bend delete, Flowmaster Original 40 Series, KYB GR-2 Struts, 180* Thermostat
    Reply With Quote  
     

  4. #4 Re: Lights and power issues / Dimming and slow 
    Awaiting Confirmation
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    aowdnawi
    Posts
    23,292
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    1
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    checking the voltage and the output of an alt are two different things.

    Have it bench tested properly.
    Reply With Quote  
     

  5. #5 Re: Lights and power issues / Dimming and slow 
    SE Level Member bigboibbp's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Chicago
    Posts
    82
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    been getting these problems as well. my alt has been changed twice in the last 2 years, pretty sure its not that. Also have noticed that my brake lights still come on (when pushing brakes) even when the car is off... anyone have ideas?
    Reply With Quote  
     

Similar Threads

  1. K got power steering issues...
    By DaytonaGTP in forum General Tech Discussion
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 12-17-2009, 03:44 PM
  2. engine issues/ lack of power/ cant make rpms
    By skidoojames151 in forum 3.8L V6 Naturally Aspirated (L36)(L26)
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 11-12-2009, 08:26 AM
  3. Power window issues
    By dbinnc in forum Audio, Security & Visual Electronics
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 08-29-2009, 10:04 AM
  4. 97 grand prix power options issues
    By redspace in forum General Tech Discussion
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 03-18-2009, 05:34 PM
  5. Power window ISSUES!
    By AR15 guy in forum General Tech Discussion
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 06-17-2008, 02:09 AM
Tags for this Thread

View Tag Cloud

Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Posting Permissions
  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •