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Dash lights flickering....any clue? #118193 November 10, 2005 01:26 am UTC November 10, 2005 01:26 am UTC
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 258 Kitchener Ontario R Rob Spreitzer OP Member
Rob Spreitzer OP Member R Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 258 Kitchener Ontario	So......sometimes (most of the time) my dash lights flicker.....I move the dimmer switch a bit and I can sometimes stabilize them. Do I need a new dimmer switch? 2002 Chrysler Intrepid R/T 4-speed autostick, 85,000km 1991 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 5-speed manual, 220,000km

Re: Dash lights flickering....any clue? #118194 November 10, 2005 01:31 am UTC November 10, 2005 01:31 am UTC
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Nope your alternator regular is going to take a crap soon. Check your alternator voltage.

Re: Dash lights flickering....any clue? #118195 November 10, 2005 01:44 am UTC November 10, 2005 01:44 am UTC
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 602 Toronto R Robert Dike Serious Member
Robert Dike Serious Member R Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 602 Toronto	It may not necessarily be the alternator. The same problem with my 92 Laser was solved by replacing the rheostat (dimmer switch). Should cost you no more than $10 from someone parting out in the For Sale section.

Re: Dash lights flickering....any clue? #118196 November 10, 2005 01:46 am UTC November 10, 2005 01:46 am UTC
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,065 Colborne Adam Grenon Insane Member
Adam Grenon Insane Member Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,065 Colborne	If your headlights also flicker its the voltage regulator, I have had that happen about 4 times now. 2012 - Lancer Ralliart Octane Blue 1991 - Talon Tsi AWD FP HTA 71 1992 - Talon Tsi AWD on hold

Re: Dash lights flickering....any clue? #118197 November 10, 2005 02:55 am UTC November 10, 2005 02:55 am UTC
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 258 Kitchener Ontario R Rob Spreitzer OP Member
Rob Spreitzer OP Member R Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 258 Kitchener Ontario	Alternator was changed a couple days ago (by me, SMC alternators SUCK, lasted 13 months total). Just the dash lights. 2002 Chrysler Intrepid R/T 4-speed autostick, 85,000km 1991 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 5-speed manual, 220,000km

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