Dimming lights problems??? Pls Help!

[Canadian Chick]

My 2000 Chevy Cavalier is having a new problem with dimming lights. Both the headlights and the dashboard lights dim while idling and brighten when I start driving.

What could be the cause of this? Please help!

[bigdaveangell]

first check the battery and the alternator

[Canadian Chick]

Hey thanks!

I know that there's some type of machine to test the battery, but how would you test the alternator?

[bigdaveangell]

do you have a voltmeter. While the engines running the battery should be at around 14 volts. If you dont have a volt meter most parts stores and alot of shops will check your battery and alternator for free

[Canadian Chick]

Thanks, I am woman.....I barely own a screwdriver! Tee hee.

I'll bring it to a shop and see what they have to say. Thanks for your help!

[bigdaveangell]

just about any shop should be able to help you

[noshun]

Crappy tire can do it but they will charge. I'm in ON. They can do it in about 2 mins but don't let 'em fix it. I know people who have very bad stories!!!!

[Canadian Chick]

Thanks, I'll bring it there and see what they have to say. Hope it's not too expensive......eek!

[noshun]

Originally Posted by Canadian Chick

Thanks, I'll bring it there and see what they have to say. Hope it's not too expensive......eek!

I have bad experiences with anything from Motomaster! Even washer fluid!!

[Naimluss]

If u Have an autozone near by try them their testing is always free
instead of paying a mechanic to test it

[noshun]

Originally Posted by Naimluss

If u Have an autozone near by try them their testing is always free
instead of paying a mechanic to test it

Don't know of one, anywhere in Canada!

[Naimluss]

they need to branch out more the could make more money

[Classicrocjunkie]

Might want to check your blinker fliud.... if its low switch to syntheic formula...



























































:- P

[noshun]

Originally Posted by Classicrocjunkie

Might want to check your blinker fliud.... if its low switch to syntheic formula...:- P

That's not funny!

[Classicrocjunkie]

Oh come on man... a good laugh once in a while dosn't hurt.. Thats almost like sayings your washer fluid runs on rain water collected from the rain... testing peoples common sense.