1999 Chevy Cavalier Lights flickering

1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
97,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SILENTFIRE117
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Hey , when i am driving at night my head lights will flicker , when i open my door my interior lights will flicker , and when i have my radio up high my radio will flicker , but it only happens to my headlights when i step on the accelerator , what could this be
Apr 4, 2010 at 5:34 PM
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INTERNETMECHANIC
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Check the battery and all connections. Sounds like the charging system is fluctuating. Is this problem something new?
Apr 5, 2010 at 10:10 AM
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SILENTFIRE117
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well i just bought my first car its a used car , i had my battery and my alternator checked there both fine , ive been told its a bad ground , what do u mean by my charging system is fluctuating ?
Apr 5, 2010 at 7:23 PM
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Engine rpms can effect alternator output. Less rpms dimmer lites, more rpms, brighter lites or flicker. If you have a digital multimeter you can test, when the problem is ongoing. Goodluck with the car.
Apr 6, 2010 at 9:29 AM