Lights fluttering

streetstang67

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I've been through a lot of charging issues, and probably still have some, but they are 'out of sight and out of mind' for now. Anyway, a problem I've had for a while is my headlights and guage lights flashing or fluttering...going from bright to dim varying with engine speed. What can I do to fix this? BTW, I've already replaced the alternator and voltage regulator.

 

Platonic Solid

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Regardless of the fact that you have a new alternator, it still sounds like an alternator problem to me (bad diode). Are you running standard headlamps or higher draw halogens?
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Standard headlamps and stadard alternator.

 

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Normally, I would say replace the regulator. If you already did that, check for a bad ground

 

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ravenblack67 said:

check for a bad ground

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Where?

 

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Just fixed this problem on my 68. Thought it was the alternator, ended up being cheaper- try buying a new voltage regulator. If your keeping it original it'll cost you about $35, otherwise your local autozone, etc. should have an aftermarket for about $15.00. By the way, always a good time to check the grounding cable on the engine.

 

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Well how could I diagnose this problem? I assume the first step would be to determine the charging volts/amps. What else? What should the amperage and voltage be, and where should I test it?

 

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most parts stores will test the alternator and battery while they're in the car.. might have them do it..

the one ground problems I see the most is the one from the engine to the firewall... usually goes under one of the rear intake bolts and to the firewall..

 

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streetstang67 said:

I've been through a lot of charging issues, and probably still have some, but they are 'out of sight and out of mind' for now. Anyway, a problem I've had for a while is my headlights and guage lights flashing or fluttering...going from bright to dim varying with engine speed. What can I do to fix this? BTW, I've already replaced the alternator and voltage regulator.

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Could very well be something as simple as your light switch. Go ahead and replace it if still the original. Fairly inexpensive and somewhat simple job.

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I wish I hadn't replaced it, then I'd have something to look forward to. No, I've already replaced it when my dash lights quit.

 

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I wish I hadn't replaced it, then I'd have something to look forward to. No, I've already replaced it when my dash lights quit.

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LOL, Well then there's nothing left except wiring (unless you replaced that too.) and connections.
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