Headlights dimming - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

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08-16-2011, 06:57 PM

easttxstroker easttxstroker is offline

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Headlights dimming

While ideling the headlights will dim down. Is it most likely an altenator getting weak?

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08-16-2011, 11:06 PM

JSchuricht JSchuricht is offline

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There is a good chance it's the alternator. Hookup a real volt meter and post the voltages with the truck running and when it's off.

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