Slight Electrical Issue

[AmirClio]

Right,

Need some techincal heads for this one!
Lights are dimming at idle, sorta blinking as the revs go up an down whilst the car is ticking over. All lights on the car (front, rear, interior) and when i turn my music up it gets worse, and even using the heater and winding the windows makes them go even dimmer!
Also when the rad fan cuts in they also dim!!!
Grrrrrrr!!1
Help!

Amir

 

[Da]

check alternator and battery. Also maybe check -ve's in engine bay.

 

[16v_jon]

yeah daz is right you need to put a multimeter on the battery when running if its below 13v then its on its way out

 

[AmirClio]

Thanks guys! Have a good look tomorow, Daz what do u mean by -ve's?

Thanks
Amir

 

[cliokiz]

He means negatives, the black wires connecting to the (-) terminal on the battery.

Give me a buzz if you need a hand Amir, i've got multimeters at my house and will be able to help out with electrical issues..

 

[AmirClio]

Right i thought it might be earth wires, just wanted to see if anyone had any other ideas because thats the only thing i could think of!

Thanks Kieran will give you a tinkle if i get stuck!

What you doing with yourself these days? Oh and is there any bits you u wanna sell me of your spare valver
Amir

 

[AmirClio]

Right i thought it might be earth wires, just wanted to see if anyone had any other ideas because thats the only thing i could think of!

Thanks Kieran will give you a tinkle if i get stuck!

What you doing with yourself these days? Oh and is there any bits you u wanna sell me of your spare valver
Amir

 

[AmirClio]

Bump!

 

[Da]

any luck mate?