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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 12:11 AM
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I have a '08 6.7 and when i start my truck i notice if i have the interior light on, that it dims/gets brighter. Is someting at startup drawing a lot of power or do i have some sort of alternator/battery problem.

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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 12:20 AM
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Your starter is a drawing a lot of power when it cranks the engine over.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 03:56 AM
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no i should have specified, it happens after is started and is idling. but within the first 5 minutes of idling after that the flickering goes away.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 04:08 AM
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I'd get your altenator tested also check your battery as well. Something isn't right
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 05:37 AM
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I'd get your altenator tested also check your battery as well. Something isn't right
Ditto, sounds like the alternater is hunting.
 
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