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you should check and most likely have to replace the switch that spins left and right to dim and brighten the dash lights p.s. you didnt say so you probley don't but if you do have headlight problems too than it might not be that switch>my headlight worked fine
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What is cause of headlamps going dim while driving a 99 mustang?
* Voltage Regulator * Defective Battery * Dirty Battery Post Connections * Alternator/Generator problems
In a 1998 Ford Mustang what would cause the loss of radio speedometer and power locks?
alternator
What problems does a bad alternator cause?
Dead battery, car will not start
Can an alternator problem cause electrical problems other than a dead battery?
yes if the alternator isnt charging the battery correctly then it couldnt be sending ecu false signals when my alternator was playing up , my central locking my hazards interior light and rear wiper stopped working
What could cause a 1980 Ford Mustang 4.2L to not start even after the starter alternator and solenoid was replaced?
Try an ignition switch.
Will a bad alternator cause the check engine light to come on?
yes it can. i had a 2004 ford mustang that kept reading that the camshaft position sensor was the cause. Changed the cps and still same code. changed alternator and the code cleared itself!
Would a faulty alternator cause the electrical system to pulsate on a 1996 Honda civic lx?
The voltage regulator in the alternator can cause issues like this when they start to go bad. The voltage regulator is an integrated part of the alternator and cannot be replaced, if it is bad, the entire alternator must be replaced.
Can a bad starter keep your alternator and battery from charging?
YesFirst if the starter is bad the car will not start, if it will not start it can not charge the battery.If the starter will not work it can mean there is an electrical problem that will also prevent the alternator from charging the batteryThe starter itself CAN NOT CAUSE CHARGING PROBLEMS!The extra load on the battery can ruin the battery and that can ruin the alternator. But before that NO.
Would a bad alternator cause the truck to stop running?
Yes, the alternator provides electrical energy to keep the battery charged. If the alternator isn't functioning, the battery will discharge and there will be insufficient electrical energy to operate the ignition and other electrical components. Understand that a battery is only an electrical STORAGE device. Electrical energy is produced by the alternator. The function of the battery is to provide electrical energy for NEXT time you want to start the engine. Once the engine is started, the alternator must take care of all electrical requirements of the vehicle as well as for providing enough additional electrical energy to replace electrical energy to the battery that was last used when the engine was started.
What causes battery drain in Honda rancher?
The main cause of battery drains is a bad electrical system. The electrical system is normally powered by the alternator and once the alternator goes bad the battery has a hard time holding a charge,
Would a faulty alternator or electrical system cause a car battery to explode?
Yes, If the system is over charging because the regulator is bad in the alternator. Other things will cause problems as well. Bad grounds, corrosion, loose connections, name a few. get the system tested and get it fixed. Solve the problem now before it becomes something worse.
What of the house current might cause symptoms of electrical power problems?
brownout
