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What causes the headlights dashlights radio and dome light to pulse with the engine running?
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∙ 8y ago
There are probably several other causes, but I can only think of two others right now:
[1] This condition usually occurs when the engine is IDLING, and often is caused by the IDLE SPEED being TOO LOW.
[2] Slipping of the belt and/or pulley which drives the alternator can cause the same symptoms.
I suggest that you have a PROFESSIONAL AUTO ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN, or any PROFESSIONAL [and well experienced] auto mechanic, check your problem out, and PROPERLY ADJUST the idle speed BEFORE any consideration of replacing an alternator and/or a voltage regulator.
If you simply replace these expensive components, AND THEY WERE NOT At Fault, then you will have WASTED a lot of money, AND you will STILL HAVE the problem, with more expense to come.
. Good luck.
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