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evolver 09-27-2009 10:25 PM

Alternator issue?
 
Last night I noticed that the dome lights slightly flicker (temporarily and quickly change brightness) when I flip the accelerator pedal while in Park. Could it be a symptom of some kind of an electrical problem? The light goes slightly dimmer while the engine revs up. I would understand it becoming brighter with higher RPMs but not dimmer... :dunno:

alewifebp 09-27-2009 10:34 PM

You know I noticed that too. I had taken it to the dealer some time ago, but they of course could not replicate it.

pokemon 09-28-2009 07:30 PM

Check the fan belt tension, it may be slipping initially when you raise the rpm (charging is actually dropping as rpm raised).

Tapia 09-28-2009 08:30 PM

i noticed that also and then loss of power and then death of the alternator. No batt light or other warning idiot lights.

evolver 09-29-2009 12:22 PM

I think I should raise the question with my service advisor on the next visit. In my case, it is very easy to reproduce and I will take a moment to show him what happens when he files the paperwork.


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