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Old 02-01-2005, 07:07 AM   #2
old goat
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Re: Lights Dim when Brakes applied

Check the Battery voltage with the engine off and on. Should be around 12.5 and 14. If not get the charging system checked. I beleive Autozone will do it for free. With the headlights and dash lights dimming at the same time, I would suspect the battery first. If it's the original battery, it's given good service. Alternator next. Another possibility is a low idle rpm, if you do a lot of stop and go, won't let the alternator keep the battery charged.
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