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Originally posted by lx mike
Chris: if it's the alternator then why would it be ok when i would rev it to 1500? Could it be going and not charging at idle speed??
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Sure. have you ever seen the headlights on a car with a weak alternator? The get dull and flicker at idle, but become brighter as the rpms increase.
Take care,
~Chris
P.S. A multimeter is a better way of testing the alternator output, but the screwdriver trick works great in a pinch.