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Old May 2, 2002 | 06:08 PM
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when driving down the road in my 94 explorer,i notice my volts gage neddle drop quickly and then return to normal at least once every 2 minutes and watch my lights dim for a slit second also.
is this normal
 
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Old May 3, 2002 | 02:37 PM
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 03-May-02 AT 03:58 PM (EST)]Dave, look here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/electrical/689.html
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My 96 Bronco does that when the load is high (when the a/c cycles on..with lights on and tube woofer on). The cheap voltage meter indicator will move back up when running higher than idle.
 
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