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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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Driving good roads, lights dim for just a second..will do this about every 3-5 min.??
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 08:00 AM
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My 98 does something similar. I am at low speed, below 25. I have watched the voltmeter and it drops about the same time when the AIR pump kicks in, lights dim etc. Are you seeing a voltage drop when the dimming occurs and is it all speeds/rpm?
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 09:01 AM
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I think you'll find lots of our cars do that
My 03 has done it forever...for no apparent reason
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 09:27 AM
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lots and lots of discussion reagrding this.

First check all your connections and see if they are good. Second check your battery to make sure it is good. If you have a non-gel battery check for any leaks underneath the battery on top of the computer (bad).

My problem eventually came down to replacing the altenator and then I never had the problem again.

I do admit it was very annoying once I started to notice it..

Good luck...
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Mine has always done the same thing passing through about 1800 RPM on the way up and down. I assume it has something to do with the charging system.
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