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Old 03-14-04, 05:04 PM
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Just got Tune-up & somethings wrong

After getting new spark plugs, sp wires, and oil change, I drove the car and everytime I floored it the lights inside dim. I didnt have the stereo on but I did have the headlights on. Oh, and before I had the tune up, the car wouldnt start untill I played w/ the power wire on the battery. I tightened everything and it still did it sometimes.

Has anyone else had this problem? Are there any suggestions?

BTW- I did a search and couldnt find anything.
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altinator? check the wires to and from it... also check your grounds.

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to test the Alternator unplug the positive terminal on your car while the car is running.. if it stalls.. then either your alt is bad or a wire got unplugged. I know there is a hookup near the spark plug wires so check it and make sure it didnt get unplugged while the plugs and wires were being changed.
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P.S Your Alternator should be able to power every accessorie in your car without stalling or bogging
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thanks, I'll try those things and I'll let you know if it worked.

What do you think the reason is for the car not starting until I play w/ the battery connectors though? Do you think that maybe they are bad, and if so, is it hard to replace?
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