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Old Dec 21, 2021 | 08:07 PM
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I just replaced my alternator and my dash lights are still dimming, does anyone know of any sensors or issues other than the alternator than can cause this I have a 2011 dodge Dakota larime 4x4 with the 4.7 v8
 
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Old Dec 21, 2021 | 09:48 PM
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What’s the voltage out of the alternator? Why did you replace it?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2021 | 10:02 PM
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What’s the voltage out of the alternator? Why did you replace it?
I never tested the alternator I replaced it because the bearings were shot and I could hear them going, going to get it tested tomorrow hopefully
 
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Old Dec 22, 2021 | 04:18 AM
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You might get your battery tested while you get the alternator tested, just to be sure.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2021 | 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by DestroyerSnake
I just replaced my alternator and my dash lights are still dimming, does anyone know of any sensors or issues other than the alternator than can cause this I have a 2011 dodge Dakota larime 4x4 with the 4.7 v8
Dimmer roller switch wearing out, replace the switch/panel?

Just did the same for our dining room chandelier...Lights were flickering/not going to full-bright (but all lights were acting identically to eachother), replaced the dimmer switch on the wall and it worked fine again.
 
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