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the voltage on my headlights SUCK 200

posted by  rice on  Tue Jan 6 11:18 CST 2004
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Hey everyone-
My 82 240GL has had a headlight issue that is seriously driving me mad. It seems to be a charging problem. At idle, my voltmeter reads 14.4 volts at the battery posts. With the fan on full blast it reads 14.2 after about 15 minutes. with the headlights on it can read anywhere between 11.1-12.3 volts. And after about 15 minutes of driving at night my in-dash voltmeter slowly starts to dip into the low end of the gauge (I am guessing around 11 volts). I have replaced the alternator, new regulator, new headlights, new headlight "buckets" with the wiring harness, new headlight switch, and cleaned all grounds on the entire car. I am really confused on what else could be making this car drain so much voltage just at the lights. the turn signals dont drain that much voltage, neither does any other electrical item (except for the rear window defrost...but I just dont use that). Anyone have any thought? I need help!!!!

As always...thanks
Ryan
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VOLVO LOVER WITH AN 80 AND AN 82






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