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mkal6
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June 2003

lights dim (ra23)	Fri, 17 June 2005 13:43

hi guys (and gals) my headlights (and inside dash lights)dim when i press the horn or the brakes. it is not a heavy drain but its noticeble. dont have any electrical components on it right now. not even a radio. so dont understand why this would happen. is it something to do with the voltage regulators ? if im planning to install speakers amps and stuff, would it be recommemded that i change over to falcon alternator (can someone give me the model number ). by the way, its a ra23 appreciate the input regards mo [Updated on: Fri, 17 June 2005 16:21] [Report message to a moderator]

mkal6
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Re: lights dim (ra23)	Sat, 18 June 2005 14:20

can somebody, anybody tell me y?-(bone thugs) regards mo [Report message to a moderator]

EldarO
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Perth, WA
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December 2004

Re: lights dim (ra23)	Sat, 18 June 2005 14:25

turn the car on, and check the voltage over the terminals with a multimeter sounds like you alternator is crook. should be 14 ish volts. Eldar.O. [Report message to a moderator]

ToyT18
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Hobart
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July 2004

Re: lights dim (ra23)	Sun, 19 June 2005 05:58

try putting in a different voltage regulator from another toyota with the same plugs as the one already on there and check the voltage over the terminals [Report message to a moderator]

ToyT18
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Hobart
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July 2004

Re: lights dim (ra23)	Sun, 19 June 2005 06:07

try getting a voltage regulator from another toyota with the same plugs for the wiring and then check the voltage across the terminals after that. [Report message to a moderator]

river
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Land of Oz
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June 2004

Re: lights dim (ra23)	Sun, 19 June 2005 06:09

Hi, If your voltage is that low or the battery is dying then I'd expect your starter motor to be struggling to kick over the engine. Does it? seeyuzz river [Report message to a moderator]

mkal6
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melbourne
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Re: lights dim (ra23)	Sun, 19 June 2005 06:23

cant seem to find my voltmeter but should get it checked by tomorrow. the starter is fine. cant seem to see any obvious problem in turning the engine. let me find my voltmeter and lets see what it says thanks for the response guys regards mo [Report message to a moderator]

Norbie
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Brisbane
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May 2002

Re: lights dim (ra23)	Mon, 20 June 2005 00:12

RA23's suffer from earthing problems, more so as they get older. Clean up the terminals on existing earth points, and add a few new ones for good measure. You'll be surprised what a difference this will make. [Report message to a moderator]

mkal6
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melbourne
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June 2003

Re: lights dim (ra23)	Wed, 22 June 2005 05:44

checked with the meter and it read 14.4 volts. so that means the alternator is giving out the right output. i'll try put norbie recommended and get some effective earthing goin ne other suggestions guys while im at it thanks for all the help regards mo [Report message to a moderator]

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