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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Dash Lights Possible Alt?

so im driving today and i noticed some of the lights in the dash flickering(the red ones) then i got to work and they stayed on. also the volt meter was reading at a lil less then 12. i think this is do to the alt taking a dump. but what do you guys think before i change it. also how far do you u guys think i can drive with the volts like this?
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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i would say you would need a new alt.... you would probly be driving for less than 15 to 20 mins.... i had the sam problem b4 and i had to change the alt...
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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check your connections first. You may have a corroded wire.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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^^ but do what he said first ^^
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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well i live like 15 min away so i hope i make it
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