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Dimming lights and surging in 2003 chevy tracker

Car starts and when let e brake off all lights in dash and headlights dim and radio shuts off..alternator is good, had it tested

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Those are all symptom,s of a low system voltage condition, so you had better get a 2nd opinion on the Alternator, I strongly suggest you seek out a dealer service dept for help.

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Vincent G

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  • Posted on Jul 16, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 Chevy Impala - radio, instrument

There are two possible cause of dim display.

On the deluxe trim level of the Impala the is light sensor. When the sensor mis-calibrated the light will not be at the level you want.

As a test,use a small flash light and aim to the sensor and see is the circuit act according it.

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The dimmer light is a VERY CHEAP component. I will glow it out with compress air 1st. Turn the dial back and forth 20-30 time in rapid motion will help remove unwanted carbon,

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Use a eletrical contact cleaner to clean all contacts.
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Is the headlight in OEM specification?

After market headlights may draw more amperage and cause low power for smaller bulbs.



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Ronny Bennett Sr.

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  • Posted on Nov 24, 2009

SOURCE: i have a 2001 chevy cavalier z24..my headlights

Change the head light switch.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 28, 2010

SOURCE: 2002 chevy malibu-lights dim occasionally

hello friend youre problem probobly cause by losing ground so check it out...enjoy youre car

Mike

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  • Posted on Sep 16, 2010

SOURCE: 99 chevy express turn on

Look for grounding problems at back lights.

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As a test,use a small flash light and aim to the sensor and see is the circuit act according it.

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The dimmer light is a VERY CHEAP component. I will glow it out with compress air 1st. Turn the dial back and forth 20-30 time in rapid motion will help remove unwanted carbon,

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Use a eletrical contact cleaner to clean all contacts.
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Is the headlight in OEM specification?

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power loss.
any good car elect. tech find this pronto.
just takes a volt meter to find the voltage drop point.

top fails:
1: corroded fuse box on right front finder (under fuse box)
2: did you say it kills motor too. cant figure above.

what about heater fan, it uses tons of current.
as does HL followed by tails.

20amps, 15amps and 5amps respectively

you have resistance some where.
and load , kills the voltage .

for me.
i'd:
check battery voltage , when it dims out.
then of ok 12.5v is ok key on,not started.
then check voltages at a right fender , fuse panel
all points there, 12.5vdc , same as battery v.
if OK
then
check voltage at the fuse above right knee
with load full, hl, fan, brakes, just key on.

now you know what circuit is fail ing by now.

report back with this facts.
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