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Old 06-17-2015, 04:01 PM   #321
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero View Post
06 rsx: about 6 months ago, my headlights/interior lights would flicker briefly accompanied with a single tick noise every 30 seconds or so. I replaced the battery, the light flickering was gone by the tick remained. Since installing 35w HIDs a month ago, I've been getting electric surges during idle (radio would completely cut out for a few second, engine rpm drop by 200-300rpm). Twice when this happened the engine also cut out. Note the headlights were never on when it occurred so I think they can be ruled out. The issue went away for a few weeks and now it’s back. Although engine hasn’t cut out this time around, it has happened even when the car is moving and not just during idle. Are these symptoms of an alternator going? I sure hope not, I was just in there doing the belt + tensioner
First thought that comes to my mind is ignition switch.
To me it doesn't sound like a charging/alternator issue.
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