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Engine dies when lights turned on!


nsbluetuna
01-09-2005, 02:48 AM
Help!

Whenever I turn on the dome light, or open a door, or turn on the running/headlights the engine dies! Turn off the lights and the engine restarts and runs fine!

What is wrong, help please!!!!

cgrimm9
01-09-2005, 09:07 AM
sounds like a alternater problom. dont know for sure best bet to take it in and get it looked at.

Xtreme S-10
01-11-2005, 05:07 PM
I would disconnect the positive from the battery to check your alternater if your car stays running when you disconnect your battery for a few minutes then your alternater is fine if your truck starts easily every time cold, hot, after a couple days etc. then your battery is fine. If those are both good then its obviously an electrical problem but could be something as simple as a short in your wiring

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