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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 05:38 AM
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99 Dak, last night the interior light started flickering and when I shut the truck off I heard clicking noise from under the passenger side of the dashboard. I cycled the key a couple times and the clicking stopped. Next morning I try to unlock the doors remotely and now the battery is dead? Could my alternator be toast? I scanned for codes and got nothing
 
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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Is there an aftermarket anti-theft system installed? Also, were your dash lights flickering as well?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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the dash lights were flickering a bit yes but not as noticeable as the interior one, no there is no aftermarket security system.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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Have the battery tested. Also check that your ground cable is on the battery tight and hasnt loosend a little over time. Hopefully not a short.
 
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