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Old 04-07-2011, 04:38 PM
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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
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Old 04-07-2011, 05:26 PM
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Check your grounds and clean your battery terminals.
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Old 04-07-2011, 05:46 PM
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i will do that, but could it be a weak battery?
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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.
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You're putting a load on the alternator. Idle is going to drop a little bit.
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what would be a good way to check the alternator out?
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You're putting a load on the alternator. Idle is going to drop a little bit.
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