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1965 weird alt light problem

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rtavani

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I having a weird issue which i have been having and looking for suggestions as where to begin. Usually i hear people having issues with their alt light going on AFTER turning on headlight, radio, etc. My Alt light comes ON when no devices are on. If i turn the headlights on, or open the door, or turn the radio on, the Alt light will go off. If its only just then engine running, the light flickers on. Any thoughts??? tks
 

The Shemdogg

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Probably a loose wire, wiggle the harness under the dash in different places and maybe you will see the light react w moving the wires to give you an idea of where the problem is. Good luck

shem
 

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Bad ground, so power has to find a different route.
 

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2Blue2 said:
Bad ground, so power has to find a different route.
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Yep. Check your main grounds then your harness ground behind the gauge panel. When you open a door then it triggers a dome light which it then uses that ground. Easiest path of resistance.
 
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