Is my battery going to die?

Is my battery going to die?

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RadoVR6

Original Poster:

1,210 posts

211 months

Saturday 15th January 2011
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I have noticed in the last week when driving my lights seem to go dull when i slow to a stop.

The instrument lights do it as well at the same time.

When i pull away again they slowly go back to normal.

The alternator is putting charge to the battery so it is not that.

I cant think of any other reason for the light to dip like this.

Any ideas?

Thanks

cuprabob

15,376 posts

219 months

Saturday 15th January 2011
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It sounds as if the voltage regulator is on it's way out. If the battery turns over the car quickly enough when starting then it'll be ok

Ed.

2,174 posts

243 months

Saturday 15th January 2011
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eventually

What car is it, I thought voltage would be ecu controlled on any modern cars?

Edited by Ed. on Saturday 15th January 18:38