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When idling the HQ the headlights will get brighter when you rev the engine.
Is this just not enough revs to give power. I have a new alternator (3 yrs), new earth lead on battery (6 mths), good earths on thhe headlights? Any other hints from the punters - or should I just get on with it and not worry.
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Check the charge rate at the battery and at the alt it should be around 13.50 volts to 14.20 volts
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If you have upgraded the alternator (say 55 or 85 amps) you also SHOULD upgrade the alterantor output wire to the battery to handle the extra load.
Cheers...Dave
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Hi Holdenon,
There is a silver canister near the near side headlight radiator apron. Its the voltage regulator. I suspect yours is clapped out. An easy and cheap fix.
John
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Thanks for all your comments I will check out the charge rate and return wire. The regulator was removed when I had the alt replaced as the one he put on has the regulator built into the alt?
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If your charge rate is down it still may be the reg. The regs dont seem to last that long any more ,at least it is easy to change.
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