lights on s10 kills motor

1999 CHEVROLET S-10
180,000 MILES
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BLUEBALLS
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lights ons10 went dim one night so replaced alternater, now when you turn lights on it kills motor
Sep 11, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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PROMECHANIC
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It sounds like you have a problem with the lighting wiring. I would be checking the whole lighting harness very carefully. Also you should have the alternator and battery tested, just to be sure that they are good.
Sep 11, 2011 at 6:41 PM
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