When I start my car, all of my lights flash; headlights, taillights, interior lights, what could it be? I was thinking maybe alternator but I'm not real sure.

 

Your alarm?

 

I would say alternator, do u have a system or anything?? Ya might need a cap...

 

I don't have an alarm, but I do have a system, 2 12" Punches and an 800 watt Punch amp, but I've never had the problem before. I guess I'll find out tomorrow if is my system when I take it out and put it in the navi.

 

Sounds like you're just asking for more problems. You should find out what the hell is wrong first before adding to another potential problem

 

^ good plan

 

yo it sounds like maybe ur car had an alarm and doesnt work and is on silent mode lolol

 

They don't flash like that, they just get dimmer and then brighter.

 

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How could I be adding to the problem by removing the system?

 

So I took my system out today, when it got dark I started my car and turned the lights on, they are still doing the dimming thing??

 

Bump for help!!

 

alternator belt squeeling, wet, anything of the sort? if it slips it will do the dimming thing. its possible that something is also shorted out.

 

what is your idle speed?
do u hav a/c?
does it happen even if you rev the engine to 3000 rpm?
Use contact cleaner on the harness connector located in front of the clutch MC and clean the poles of your battery.

Mine does it when all electrical load are on, including A/C and when I cleaned the battery terminals, it solved the problem. And also the lights dim when the motor idles below 500rpm.

 

A; Flashing lights indicate a breaker resetting = short circuit.
B; Dim lights indicate charging problem = loose belt or poor alternator.
C; Always rember, bad grounds will do the strangest things.