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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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Whats going on guys,

All my lights dim like crazy when i start my truck for about 2 seconds or so ? and then go back to bright ??is this my Alternator ??

I know all cars dim a little but it even does it when i go to roll the windows down while drive ing

Let me know what you guys think

 
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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That would be the battery. It'll be the alternator only if it isn't charging the battery properly.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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AutoZone, AdvanceAuto, most auto part stores can do a free load test on your battery to confirm it's bad.
 
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