This just started after I swapped out my H23 to a F20B engine, everytime i hit the brake pedal the needles on the tach drops to zero and the dash and dome lights will dim. Also, when I turn my headlights on, my dome light goes super dim. Anyone ever seen anything like this before? any help would be greatly appreciated!

Also, when I step on the brake pedal I draw 16 amps. if that is any help. No blown fuses.

 

possibly a short maybe to your brake lights

 

try the batti its probably no good..had the same prob...or even the alt..i had to change the battery

 

sounds more like a short in the system.

 

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Shouldn't I blow a fuse if there is a short in the system? Where would be the best place to check for a short? I took out the entire driverside interior and could not find a short.


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I installed a new alternator but I will try a new battery, ASAP. Could the new engine be any problem?


Thanks a bunch in advance.

 

Thanks for all your help. It started to work correctly now. I charged the battery up, and also, the grounds on the driver side motor mount were loose, I don't know if that had to do anything to do with it. Everything is working correctly now except I have a CEL code 3, MAP sensor I need figure out.

Thanks for you help!