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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
August 2002
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 Electrical Problem
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Thu, 08 August 2002 12:19
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Latly I have relised that when I have my indicator on the whole dash board light, radio light, interior light start to dim on and off (to the rythem of the indicator). What I mean is that when the indicator flashes on the lights dim, when it turns off the lights go bright again (This also happens even if the engine is at high revs). It's alomost like theres not enough electricity to go around, what could this be from?? (I measured the battery while the cars on it's 12.5 volts). 
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Location:
Newcastle
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Electrical Problem
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Thu, 08 August 2002 12:23
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If you are getting 12.5 volts while the car is running it suggests that there is a charging system problem. normally i think about 13.6 volts is put out while the car is running.
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Location:
Montrose, VIC
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Electrical Problem
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Thu, 08 August 2002 12:44
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First up, check your earths!
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
May 2002
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Fri, 09 August 2002 01:22
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You have resistance between the battery positive+12v and the takeoff point under the dash where the flasher unit gets power.
This is common with the other stuff being affected.
This is usually the ACC line, measure volts here compared with direct across battery, when indicator going. This voltage drop could be due to a bad connection, dirty fuses, or even bad ignition switch. The meter will show where power is being lost.
Pedro
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
melbourne.vic.au
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Electrical Problem
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Fri, 09 August 2002 02:59
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I had a similar problem with my MA61 But the dash would completely black out after a long drive with the lights on. I added another earth strap from the negative side of the battery to the body of the car my car behaves normally again... Hope that helps you...
Cheers.
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Location:
North Sydney
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Electrical Problem
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Sun, 11 August 2002 08:47
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If you are getting only 12.5 volts across the battery with the car running you definitely have a charging system problem with the alternator/regulator.
You should see 14.1 volts across the battery.
Fix that first, then see if the problem still exists, bet it doesn't 
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