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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 05:33 AM
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I have an 06 Dodge Dakota V8 112,000 miles. Lights will dim or flicker while driving. I went to roll the window up last night and the headlights dimmed. I have taken it and had the battery and alternator tested at autozone. What should I be looking for?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 08:35 AM
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What were the results of the battery and alternator test?
 
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Bad grounds, Worn electrical equip pulling high amps. A power window in a bind will dim the lights,
 
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Old Nov 30, 2018 | 03:29 AM
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the battery and alternator tested normal. This morning on my way home the clock light went out, the dashboard lights kept flickering, and the fuel gauge kept moving a little bit.
 
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As mentioned, time to inspect all wiring and connections between alternator, battery and starter, along with all grounds.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2018 | 11:11 AM
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I once had a car that had spent some time up north. Had some similar issues - weak starting, power windows and power seats dimming lights. While wiggling wires the main ground cable felt funny so I cut it open and a bunch of white powder fell out. I scraped the corrosion off and i had maybe 50% of the copper left.
 
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