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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 07:18 AM
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My car starts on the button every time (touch wood)but lately I have noticed that when I switch the car on the head lights are nice and bright but the more things I turn on A/C, radio, electric windows, etc, etc the dimmer the lights get this doesn't change with the bass beat of the music or when I rev the engine but my lights are constantly dim. Anybody know what the problem is?

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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 12:07 PM
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this doesn't change with the bass beat of the music
Ya need a bigger amp!!

Seriously though, check the alternator. But if it was knacked, you'd have drained the battery by now. Plus, I take it, if you switch everything back off, the lights get brighter? Confirms alternator's doing something.

Alan
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 02:17 PM
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Would suggest you try the earth mod! Costs next to nothing, and may just fix your problem. It fixed all mine, and the car runs better at idle too!

Note: The Standard Scooby Wiring is wholly inadequate for just about anything. It sounds like you are just drawing a lot of current, and don't have good enough earths to maintain the voltage.
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