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I just can't win - Flickering Lights Part 27

Old Jan 6, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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I just can't win - Flickering Lights Part 27

Is the voltage regulator built into the alternator?

I have no bad grounds.

When the lights are off, I am above 14 volts.

With the lights on, I hover around 14 exactly with small movements everytime the lights flicker.

The lights do not flicker at a stop.

When I start to go, they do it and it almost seems it goes in tune with the engine (I could be completely wrong)

I pulled the lightswitch and all terminals are clean and no signs of melting or burning.

I had a full load simulated on it with a Snap-On scanner and my alternator maxed out the voltmeter.

Please, tell me whats wrong!
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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Start checking your connections. Doesn't the 97 have a headlight relay? I'd start there.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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Wink

Try to get the light to flicker. While they are unplug the alt. and see what type of response you get. If they get steady I would believe you have output issue`s with your alt.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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When you say flicker, do you mean the headlights (or dashlights?) dim and brighten randomly or "strobe" brightness levels?
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by XLR8R
When you say flicker, do you mean the headlights (or dashlights?) dim and brighten randomly or "strobe" brightness levels?
Strobe brightness levels...

And both flicker...
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