Lights get brighter after 4500 RPM?

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May 17, 2005 | 09:29 PM

PaisanITR

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Lights get brighter after 4500 RPM?

The lights (headlights and dash) get brighter every time the engine revs past 4500 RPM. Could this be a sign that I need a new alternator?

May 17, 2005 | 09:31 PM

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Re: Lights get brighter after 4500 RPM? (PaisanITR)

have your battery and alternator tested as it could be either one or both

May 18, 2005 | 04:54 AM

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Re: Lights get brighter after 4500 RPM? (civictildeath)

You might want to check if your alternator belt is ok or loose also. I had the same problem, my belt had gotten loose.

May 18, 2005 | 06:23 AM

JamesV

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how can you tell if the alternator belt is loose?
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