Lights dimming
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 1:36 pm
Wasn't sure what to name this topic given the problems im having...so im getting ready to trouble shoot and here's my problem(s)...Please guide me the right way
Ok so SOMETIMES when i press on the brake, my lights dim all around my car including the headlights...not every-time i brake but sometimes, Other times it enough to turn my radio off then back on for that quick second. When the brake is pressed it dimmes everything but even when holding the pedal down everything comes right back and the lights lose their dim. It can go days before doing it again and even when it does its not always every "pedal Press" now today i think i hear a faint electrical hum from my speakers but not quite sure. I bought a analog meter cause my digital cant read the quick voltage drop...(happens regardless of what's on electrical in the car)
So im planning on taking the analog to the battery and checking for voltage drop there then disconnecting the terminals when the car is running and checking it at the terminals again for voltage drop. With and without voltage load...is this right and/or any other steps i should take?
P.S - There have been nothing added to the car in years ie...radio or amps etc,etc,
Ok so SOMETIMES when i press on the brake, my lights dim all around my car including the headlights...not every-time i brake but sometimes, Other times it enough to turn my radio off then back on for that quick second. When the brake is pressed it dimmes everything but even when holding the pedal down everything comes right back and the lights lose their dim. It can go days before doing it again and even when it does its not always every "pedal Press" now today i think i hear a faint electrical hum from my speakers but not quite sure. I bought a analog meter cause my digital cant read the quick voltage drop...(happens regardless of what's on electrical in the car)
So im planning on taking the analog to the battery and checking for voltage drop there then disconnecting the terminals when the car is running and checking it at the terminals again for voltage drop. With and without voltage load...is this right and/or any other steps i should take?
P.S - There have been nothing added to the car in years ie...radio or amps etc,etc,