Re: ZJ Flickering lighting
06-30-2003 | 07:08 PM
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Re: ZJ Flickering lighting
Matt Anderson wrote:
> Hello all.
>
> The lighting in my '96 ZJ is flickering a bit - not on and off, just
> flickering in intensity. This includes all instrumentation, interior
> lights, and headlights. It's relatively hard to see unless to look,
> but it's definite.
>
> If the engine is *not* running, problem disappears.
>
> My guess is that at 130k miles, it's time for an alternator.
>
> Thoughts?
Slipping belt, bad regulator, bad battery, corroded or loose connectors,
or the alternator.
I'd try the cheap things first. Clean the battery terminals and check
the battery fluid.
> Hello all.
>
> The lighting in my '96 ZJ is flickering a bit - not on and off, just
> flickering in intensity. This includes all instrumentation, interior
> lights, and headlights. It's relatively hard to see unless to look,
> but it's definite.
>
> If the engine is *not* running, problem disappears.
>
> My guess is that at 130k miles, it's time for an alternator.
>
> Thoughts?
Slipping belt, bad regulator, bad battery, corroded or loose connectors,
or the alternator.
I'd try the cheap things first. Clean the battery terminals and check
the battery fluid.
07-01-2003 | 06:42 PM
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Re: ZJ Flickering lighting
Buy and install an oil, ammeter set like everyone has that want to
know what the machine is doing. Probably a stator short.
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Matt Anderson wrote:
>
> I'd tend to rule out my battery - as I said, if the engine is not
> running, the flickering disappears. BTW, the battery is a Red Top. So
> I guess I'm thinking it's alternator/regulator oriented.
know what the machine is doing. Probably a stator short.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Anderson wrote:
>
> I'd tend to rule out my battery - as I said, if the engine is not
> running, the flickering disappears. BTW, the battery is a Red Top. So
> I guess I'm thinking it's alternator/regulator oriented.
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