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dimming lights Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting sten User Oct 31, 2009, 6:37 AM Post #1 of 4 (3649 views) dimming lights Sign In 1999 Chevy Lumina 3100 150000 This is an easy one, I brought my Daughters car to have tires done and immediately after on her way to work she called and complained that it was making loud noises as well as a whisteling noise and the lights were dimming and the car was dying. Alternater???? Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 31, 2009, 6:53 AM Post #2 of 4 (3645 views) Re: dimming lights Sign In If it's that easy why are you asking us what the problem is? If you suspect an alternator, then test and charge the battery first and then use a digital voltmeter across the battery with the engine idling to see if it's charging or not. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. sten User Oct 31, 2009, 7:48 AM Post #3 of 4 (3633 views) Re: dimming lights Sign In Sorry, I meant easy for you, for all I know it could be something else Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Oct 31, 2009, 11:26 AM Post #4 of 4 (3628 views) Re: dimming lights Sign In sten; From the symptoms and 'noises', I'd check the serpentine drive belt, belt tensioner, and associated pulleys (i.e. water pump, idler, ect.) Loren SW Washington   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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