lewisv
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Registered: 13th Dec 12
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
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i have a corsa b w reg 2000 with a subwoofer installed when the bass hits my headlights dim.
i thought this would be the sub is too powerfull for the car so i unplugged it now i have noticed that when i have the indicators on or evan setting off from traffic lights that my dash dims and sometimes my headlights what could be causing this?
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Ste
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Registered: 5th Mar 03
Location: Taif, Saudi Arabia
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duff battery or alternator. get them tested
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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lewisv
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Registered: 13th Dec 12
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
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new battery in april so think altinator any idea how much one costs?
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davegreen
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Registered: 20th May 12
Location: Oxfordshire
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check the battery leads and earth points, is the drive belt tight? at a guess £50 -£100 maybe avalible as service exchange.
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lewisv
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Location: Warrington, Cheshire
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I'm a bit o a noob how would I check them I know I have continuity between the bat and the nut that hold the earth strap to body
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davegreen
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Registered: 20th May 12
Location: Oxfordshire
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make sure they are clean, not rusty or corroded and they are tight.
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lewisv
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Registered: 13th Dec 12
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
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To be honest they look abit messy are the bat terminals supposed to have oil on them and where are the main earth points I know there is one from the bat to the body is there any others??
Thanks or all your help
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