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Headlight flash
I posted this under general discussion and got no reply.
This is on my 98 Taurus.
When driving at night the head lights will dim, then go back to normal. This happens every once in a while. Is this the alternator going bad? Bad battery?
or what?
2000 Expedition XLT
1998 Taurus SE
This is on my 98 Taurus.
When driving at night the head lights will dim, then go back to normal. This happens every once in a while. Is this the alternator going bad? Bad battery?
or what?
2000 Expedition XLT
1998 Taurus SE
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I would check the battery first (easiest), then the alternator (some places will check the alternator for free--but you gotta remove it from the vehicle). I can't for the life of me remember which one it was for me when it happened on my crown vic
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Originally Posted by woodworx
I posted this under general discussion and got no reply.
However, that's where this thread is going to.
Just can't have Taurus talk on an Expedition board.
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It likely is the voltage regulator taking a moment to kick in...which means it is probably is on its way out.
Take it somewhere and have them test the battery and charging system, many auto parts places will do it for free.
Take it somewhere and have them test the battery and charging system, many auto parts places will do it for free.
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