Re: Dim and Bright lights in the dash
[Re: cornet684me]
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11/14/10 07:28 PM
11/14/10 07:28 PM
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i really do not have a major problem, i have replaced all the bulbs, while driving down the highway all the interior lights are fine, the problem is at idle, the interior lights get kinda of dim, however asap when i go back to driving again everything is fine, it is more a personal thing , i do not like the dim lights at idle, so what everyone is saying, the best fix will be changing out the alternator?
Another basic question.. What is the idle RPM? The lower this is, the less voltage the alternator will put out..
Just my $0.02...
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Re: Dim and Bright lights in the dash
[Re: Sinitro]
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11/14/10 08:25 PM
11/14/10 08:25 PM
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RapidRobert
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Good stuff. Clean all connections including grounds esp the bulkhead in/out or better yet Nacho's simple 2 wire bypass. 78 amp squareback from late 70's iirc (maybe 80's). attach stereos etc to the alt side w relays including the headlights. If want to bypass the ammeter run an 8ga from alt to starter relay protected w a 12ga fusible link and also a FL at the alt output. there's 2 sizes of alt pulleys & I would use the smaller one
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Re: Dim and Bright lights in the dash
[Re: hooziewhatsit]
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11/14/10 08:53 PM
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When I was diggin thru my stash I saw 2 sizes but didn't measure either one but I would think yours unfortunately is the smaller one. EDIT pic is much larger (posted) than what it shows on my computer. You can see which one you have
Last edited by RapidRobert; 11/14/10 08:57 PM.
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Re: Dim and Bright lights in the dash
[Re: cornet684me]
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11/14/10 09:54 PM
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adding relays made a HUGE difference on my car with the brightness of the headlights. my stock dash lights always flickered a bit, but i don't recall how they acted after adding relays and now i run aftermarket gauges.
'71 Satellite Sebring 440
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Re: Dim and Bright lights in the dash
[Re: hooziewhatsit]
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11/15/10 12:18 AM
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Found a diagram in my photos....
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Re: Dim and Bright lights in the dash
[Re: cornet684me]
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11/15/10 12:27 AM
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randy, is this a pic of the 40a rely?
Randy, I accidentally linked the wrong photo... The relays you want can be had at any car stereo/alarm store.. Get the relay harness too...
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