http://taurusanswers.com/why-does-my-1994-ford-taurus-dim-when-i-apply-my-brakes.html Wed, 23 May 2012 00:03:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://taurusanswers.com/why-does-my-1994-ford-taurus-dim-when-i-apply-my-brakes.html/comment-page-1#comment-1233 bartzan41 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:26:14 +0000 http://taurusanswers.com/why-does-my-1994-ford-taurus-dim-when-i-apply-my-brakes.html#comment-1233 Weak alternator or low idle rpm. You may wish to spring for the 130 amp alt that was available for those. That one should put out enough even at idle to handle the load. Weak alternator or low idle rpm. You may wish to spring for the 130 amp alt that was available for those. That one should put out enough even at idle to handle the load.

]]> http://taurusanswers.com/why-does-my-1994-ford-taurus-dim-when-i-apply-my-brakes.html/comment-page-1#comment-1234 travis k Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:26:14 +0000 http://taurusanswers.com/why-does-my-1994-ford-taurus-dim-when-i-apply-my-brakes.html#comment-1234 it could mean you have a bad fusible link that connects your lgihts to the rest of your car youll have to trace out your wiring and test your fusible links and have your alternator checked to. it could mean you have a bad fusible link that connects your lgihts to the rest of your car youll have to trace out your wiring and test your fusible links and have your alternator checked to.

]]> http://taurusanswers.com/why-does-my-1994-ford-taurus-dim-when-i-apply-my-brakes.html/comment-page-1#comment-1235 Frank N Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:26:14 +0000 http://taurusanswers.com/why-does-my-1994-ford-taurus-dim-when-i-apply-my-brakes.html#comment-1235 I would have your alternator check. It might be getting weak. You could take to any auto parts store and have it checked. I would have your alternator check. It might be getting weak. You could take to any auto parts store and have it checked.

]]> http://taurusanswers.com/why-does-my-1994-ford-taurus-dim-when-i-apply-my-brakes.html/comment-page-1#comment-1236 JT B ford man Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:26:14 +0000 http://taurusanswers.com/why-does-my-1994-ford-taurus-dim-when-i-apply-my-brakes.html#comment-1236 It is possible the Alternator , Because the charging system keeps the battery charged and then runs the rest of the system so there fore have the charging system checked that is more than likely will be the problem, hope this helps. Clean your battery post and make sure they are tight. It is possible the Alternator , Because the charging system keeps the battery charged and then runs the rest of the system so there fore have the charging system checked that is more than likely will be the problem, hope this helps. Clean your battery post and make sure they are tight.

]]> http://taurusanswers.com/why-does-my-1994-ford-taurus-dim-when-i-apply-my-brakes.html/comment-page-1#comment-1237 elegant_decayii Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:26:14 +0000 http://taurusanswers.com/why-does-my-1994-ford-taurus-dim-when-i-apply-my-brakes.html#comment-1237 It's pretty common in older cars for the lights to dim at idle, and then brighten up when you put on the gas, reason being is that at idle your alternator isn't putting out maximum amperage and the lights are pulling power directly from the battery.Something else you may try is cleaning all your grounds and battery connections with an emery board or sandpaper,meaning unbolt them and clean under the connector until it's shiny metal and clean the connector as well :) It’s pretty common in older cars for the lights to dim at idle, and then brighten up when you put on the gas, reason being is that at idle your alternator isn’t putting out maximum amperage and the lights are pulling power directly from the battery.Something else you may try is cleaning all your grounds and battery connections with an emery board or sandpaper,meaning unbolt them and clean under the connector until it’s shiny metal and clean the connector as well

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