Hi again!

I have been having a problem with my headlights. They run normal and then
all of a sudden they get bright(like the brights are turned on)(Also the
inside lights go bright too). I think the engine has a VERY slight jerk to
it like something is pulling from it.
The weird thing is when they are running bright and I turn on the brights,
the lights completely turn off, until I release the bright switch.

It seems to do this randomly but the very slight engine thing is weird.
Anybody have a clue what could cause this? Alternator problem? I checked
for loose connections but could look again? Its just a POS?

Thanks ofr any help.

Shawn
1998 Hyundia Elantra

 

have u tried replacing your headlamp relay, or worst case senario your alt
could be the culprit.. im hyun tech will have the answer for u...
"Shawn" <futurefitness@***.net> wrote in message
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> Hi again!
>
> I have been having a problem with my headlights. They run normal and then
> all of a sudden they get bright(like the brights are turned on)(Also the
> inside lights go bright too). I think the engine has a VERY slight jerk
> to it like something is pulling from it.
> The weird thing is when they are running bright and I turn on the brights,
> the lights completely turn off, until I release the bright switch.
>
> It seems to do this randomly but the very slight engine thing is weird.
> Anybody have a clue what could cause this? Alternator problem? I checked
> for loose connections but could look again? Its just a POS?
>
> Thanks ofr any help.
>
> Shawn
> 1998 Hyundia Elantra
>

 

Your alternator voltage is spiking too high. Do not drive your car.
Replace the alternator immediately. These voltage spikes can damage your
car's computers and other expensive electronic components.

 

I just did replace it. It started doing this after I got it. Is it bad?

Shawn
"hyundaitech" <notpublic@not.public.com> wrote in message
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> Your alternator voltage is spiking too high. Do not drive your car.
> Replace the alternator immediately. These voltage spikes can damage your
> car's computers and other expensive electronic components.
>

 

It sounds like it. Is your battery in good condition? If so, you should
be able to hook a voltmeter to the battery with the engine running. The
voltage should stay steady and it should be between 13.5 and 15.5V.

 

"" wrote:
> It sounds like it. Is your battery in good condition? If so,
> you should
> be able to hook a voltmeter to the battery with the engine
> running. The
> voltage should stay steady and it should be between 13.5 and
> 15.5V.

I had the exact same problem in a honda I owned, It was the
alternator. I replaced it, the belt, and the battery (since it had
killed the battery over the weeks it went on)

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