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head lights dim when on gas??

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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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hey i just bought a 96 hatch with a jdm gsr motor in it and will just like the title says my CTR headlights dim when im on the gas and when i let off the throttle the lights come back to regular strenght. i also have the jdm square fogs but the do not have this problem. anyone have any ideas on what it could be?


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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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Thanks man i see that but i dont think thats the issue. it only dims with i am on the throttle?? ground? battery? any one know?
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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Default Re: head lights dim when on throttle? (Ryanwill86)

Maybe your alt. belt is loose.
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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could it be a ground?
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Default Re: head lights dim when on throttle? (Ryanwill86)

i got the same problem but i also need a new alt belt. so im gonna change it and hopefully it will be ok. if not then im changing the alt
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