headlights and dash lights dim and brighten

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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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at night when i have my headlights on they'll dim and brighten along with my dash light and i was thinking that it might be that the alternator is going bad if not already close to junk. i was just looking for some input

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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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My gauge cluster lights and headlights did the same thing, but only at very low RPM (less than 800, I adjusted my idlea tad higher and that helped eliminate the problem). My permanent solution was a new alternator, but I am sure there is another more technical explanation why and how to fix it.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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If it isn't RPM sensative, I'd lay my bet on it being the headlight switch on the steering column.

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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 11:31 PM
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alternator for sure.
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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 07:15 AM
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isnt another problem for this being the ground wires for the breaks.
my dash lights and headlights dim when dropping to low RPM at idle
but also if i use my breaks they dim. i was told its the ground wires for the break lights causing the problem.
i dont know for sure but thats what ive been told
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