1990 Mercedes Benz 560sel Lights Inside Out Flickerin While E Engine Idling

1990 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEL
85,000 MILES
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All of my lights..inside and out are flickerin while the e.engine is idling. When I rev it up..it stops. Am I right in assuming the alternator is at fault?
Nov 22, 2012 at 8:22 PM
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Could be if the belt tension is not to specs-if okay have the alternator load tested-start here
Nov 22, 2012 at 8:55 PM
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