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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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I have a 1976 F250 with a 390 in it. my problem is at night time when the lights are on everytime i accelerate the lights brighten. all the lights from the license plate lights to the headlights to the cablights. so its like alll the lights are dim until i hit the gas, I changed the alternator, new battery i have no idea what to do to fix this. PLEASE HELP!?
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Replace the voltage regulator. $12.00 and 5 minutes of your time and all will be well.
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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i know exactly what your talking about i really appreciate it only thing that hasnt been done
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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Would that affect the starting of the truck at all? sometimes it acts like a dead battery after its ran for awhile .
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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yes the battery may not be getting charged...what is the volt guage reading?
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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voltage looks good but i dont trust that so it could affect it then? i hope it solves both of my problems...
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