my lights dim when i hit the brake.

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jricoctg
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my lights dim when i hit the brake.

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my lights dim when i hit the brake.

i searched around and some people have similiar problems, but their charge light is on. my battery harg e light is not on, which makes me think its an alternator problem. i wanna make sure though, i dont wanna buy a new alternator and find out its the battery. thanks
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Either missing or bad grounding wire(s) in the engine bay. You'll find plenty of posts on that subject and their resolutions. One of our easier and cheaper fixes.
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This is very common with RS's. Having a weak alternator (70A) causes this. If you have a system in your car Id suggest getting a Cap.
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no system as far as i kno. just a head unit, although the speakers r very good for stock speakers (that is if they are in fact stock). the lights dim, and slowly goback to normal. maybe it is a weak alternator. wouldnt an alternator cause more problems than dimmed lights?
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No problem, just a flaw in the design. Alternator normal. If it worries you so much, first thing a ground wire kit, and then let us know.
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Alternator is just underpowered... and our grounding system sucks.
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