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pimpwitharanger Jan 31, 2006 09:28 PM

my lights dim alittle???
 
ok so i have noticed at night if i am sitting still, then slightly give my truck some gas i notice my lights get brighter then when i let off they get dimmer again.. how do i fix this or is this normal??

BOB Jan 31, 2006 09:36 PM

Normal

TrailRateThisFx4 Jan 31, 2006 09:49 PM

cause your idel goes down and the alt is not putting out more power as it does when your driveing!

Rangerboy03lvl2 Jan 31, 2006 10:10 PM

normal

Gearhead61 Jan 31, 2006 10:12 PM

When you give it gas it spins the alternator faster... That's why they get brighter. You're good to go bud!

FireRanger Feb 1, 2006 05:43 AM

That is not normal. You alternator should be able to handle the standard load of the vehicle's stock lighting and a little extra lighting at idle. I have two 130 watt off-road lights on the front of my truck truck and they don't change between idle and reved up. You should have your alternator and battery tested by a reputable autoparts place. I'd bet on the battery.

zabeard Feb 1, 2006 05:48 AM

:stupid:

mine is doing the same thing. its not normal. i just need to get my alternator replaced.

pimpwitharanger Feb 1, 2006 10:00 PM

hehe so i still have both sides here... i am a total moron when it comes to this stuff so i am still lost some say normal some dont...

AuthPineApple Feb 1, 2006 10:07 PM

Its not normal. Mine never did that before. Something is wrong, go to AutoZone and have them test your battery and alt, they do it for free. When I had Halogen bulbs even when my fog lights on, I never had that problem.

FireRanger Feb 2, 2006 06:33 AM


Originally Posted by pimpwitharanger
hehe so i still have both sides here... i am a total moron when it comes to this stuff so i am still lost some say normal some dont...

It is only normal if it has been broken so long that you don't think there is anything wrong :happysad:

Something is wrong. Get it checked.


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