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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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need some help here

ok ive parked the car because of this and im not sure what causes it anytime i rev the car up or go above 1000rpms all the dash lights come on
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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that helps... get your alternator check? how are your fuses, battery cables, got a after market radio? give us more to work with?
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ziereisboy91
ok ive parked the car because of this and im not sure what causes it anytime i rev the car up or go above 1000rpms all the dash lights come on
Has someone converted this car to Lucas electrics?
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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Make sure alt belt is not loose and slipping, but yeah, first thought is that the alt is failing.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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altinater was rebuilt, no radio at all, replaced battery cables 2months ago

i have video on my cell phone but cant figure out how to post it on here
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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when the alternator belt breaks, the dash lights will come on. if the belt tension is not adequate, the belt will slip enough that the alternator will not properly charge and cause the lights to come on.
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