Lights flicker while motor is running.
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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Mike P. on Thursday, December 13, 2001 - 11:35 pm: Edit

More than they should, was not always this bad. At higher RPMs it's not as noticable. Is my Idle to low? A Short? another Lucas dirty trick?
Beats me!
Thanks,
Mike.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Ali on Friday, December 14, 2001 - 09:20 am: Edit

Check the easy stuff first:

alternator belt tightness. Look for slippage, like shiny/glazed pulley. See if you can turn the pulley and make it slip in the belt.

check all alternator/battery related connection...corrosion free.

Check the grounding locations for corrosion. There are several.

Hook up a DVM and watch the readout while idling and higher rpm. If the volt is fluctuating still after all of the above then have the alternator checked at a local auto parts store or alternator rebuild shop. It's usually free.

XKs unlimited sells alternator rebuild kits.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Kingfish (Kingfish) on Friday, December 14, 2001 - 12:03 pm: Edit

Check your voltage regulator.

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