240 - Flickering Dash Warning Lights.

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nobodys@home.com - 27 Jan 2008 23:19 GMT

This started last night. I think it may be the alternator but thought I'd
ask for some feedback. As I was driving, all of the dash warning lights
started to pulsate (flicker dimly). The headlights seem to funtion normally
and it starts OK. Runs and drives fine. So I drove home (about 20 miles)
just waiting for my luck to run out and to be stranded, but I made it home.
As I got almost home it seemed like the Charge/Battery light was a bit
brighter and steady and the other lights seemed to be dimmer but still
flickering. Any thoughts? TIA, Michael

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K Bourke - 01 Feb 2008 01:21 GMT

> This started last night. I think it may be the alternator but thought I'd
> ask for some feedback. As I was driving, all of the dash warning lights
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> ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY **
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Michael,

That is the *exact* presentation when my 240's alternator brushes were
worn.... also happens when the serpentine belt is loose/worn, resulting in
less than 12.6V going to the battery....

Kevin

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