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Apr 7, 2011 | 04:38 PM

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idle information???

i have problems with idle.
when i turn my lights on, it idles down then back up,
could it be the battery not strong enough???
lmk anything... thanks

Apr 7, 2011 | 05:26 PM

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Re: idle information???

Check your grounds and clean your battery terminals.

Apr 7, 2011 | 05:46 PM

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Re: idle information???

i will do that, but could it be a weak battery?

Apr 7, 2011 | 05:49 PM

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Yeah, it could be. But do the easy things first before you buy a new battery, unless you know it needs replacing anyway.

Apr 8, 2011 | 05:15 AM

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Re: idle information???

You're putting a load on the alternator. Idle is going to drop a little bit.

Apr 8, 2011 | 07:22 PM

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Re: idle information???

what would be a good way to check the alternator out?

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Originally Posted by captaininsano91

You're putting a load on the alternator. Idle is going to drop a little bit.

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