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 lights dim
#528152
11/19/04 04:52 PM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 61
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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recently i have noticed when i roll up to a stop sign and have had it in neutral for a while the lights start to dim, then when i start off from a stop sign i hear a squeel from what i think is the altenator, is it possible these two are related?
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Re: lights dim
[Re: redtoy88ben]
#528153
11/19/04 05:32 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 12,153
Web Wheeler
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Could be. Check your system voltage with the engine running and idling and the lights on or off. If you see it dropping at idle with the lights on, then the alternator is not putting out enough current to handle the load and the battery is having to discharge a bit to take up the slack. The squealing is probably the alt. kicking in to recharge the battery as the engine revs come up. Tighten it up to keep it from slipping.
You could have the battery and alt. load tested at an auto parts store to see if either one is getting weak.
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Re: lights dim
[Re: redtoy88ben]
#528154
11/19/04 07:05 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 426
Mudrunner
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You could simply check your belt condition. If the belt's glazed over, it'll squeel like a pig. Also check the belt tension, I like em' tight <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
2000 Tacoma SR5 - Bone stock 'cept a little bling.
2000 Tacoma SR5 - Bone stock.
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Re: lights dim
[Re: GeriatricToy]
#528155
11/19/04 09:15 PM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 61
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I'll feel if shes worn out and tighten her up tonight.. if ya know what i mean...LOL <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
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