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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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Unhappy lights

I have a 1980 ford f-100 with a 302 in it. all of my lights are very dim, the
brake lights won't lightup unless the light switch is off & even then they're
dim. When ever I use the turn signal the door chime sounds & my clock
blinks. Can someone please HELP, HELP, HELP me ???
 
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 12:32 AM
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When the engine is running, how many volts do you have at the battery? You should have at least 14.

Try adding a good ground wire from your engine block to your chassis.

You either aren't getting enough power from your alternator or have a bad grounding problem. With it being on so many different circuits, I suspect it is a grounding problem.

Good Luck,

Lee
 
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