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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 4:57 pm 
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I recently noticed the odometer display flickers slightly at idle. Initially I thought the bulb was bung but then I noticed the dash, clock, oil pressure gauge and headlights also flicker ever so slightly at idle. If the engine is off or revs are above idle no flicker! Voltage is rock solid at idle as well.... any ideas?

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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:56 pm 
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is your music up fairly loud ?

mine does the same, but only when i have the tunes up loud (2 amps)
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:23 pm 
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FORDom wrote:
mine does the same, but only when i have the tunes up loud (2 amps)


I don't have an amp :D
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:25 pm 
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what are you using to check the voltage? if there is flicker it cant be rock solid...
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:54 pm 
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i have the same problem but min does it all the time
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:10 am 
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sounds like alternator output at low revs isnt enough for rallyboy77... maybe the regulator?

GT-01 could be diodes in your alternator or the regulator... if yours is doing it all the time take it to an auto elec to get the alternator tested... if its putting out AC it will kill your battery and possibly more...
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