1998 Chevy Cavalier lights flicker

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
144,300 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BORDERLINEMECHANIC
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my headlights, instrument panel and my dome light flicker. i checked the alternator and that reads at 14.3 to 14.5. Is it the alternater or something else
Nov 8, 2008 at 11:02 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Check to make sure your battery terminals are not corroded or loose. Your alternator seems to be fine from what you stated.
Nov 8, 2008 at 11:46 PM
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