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Old 02-18-2009, 04:18 PM
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pulsing dash lights

like the title says they've been pulsing lately...

Alternator?
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Old 02-18-2009, 04:46 PM
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Most likely. Have the battery and alt load tested to verify.
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Old 02-18-2009, 04:49 PM
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I would think the voltage regulator in the alternator is shot.
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Old 02-18-2009, 05:44 PM
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Ditto. Regulator probably bad.

Get it tested ASAP.

If it tests bad get it replaced before you cook something from the overvoltage.
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Old 02-18-2009, 06:36 PM
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Same here, i would also invest in a grounding kit
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