1998 Dodge dokota sport headlight so deam?

1998 DODGE DAKOTA
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MENAGUY74
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my lights are like so deam i dont know why? i had the altantor and battery chcked and they said the battery was dead so they changed it.. and now there alittle better but still deam?
Sep 19, 2007 at 11:01 AM
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MERLIN2021
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What volts does it put out with engine running? Check it and get back to us, should be 13-14v if OK check the grounds for the lights and the negative battery cable.
Sep 19, 2007 at 11:23 AM
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MENAGUY74
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how would i find that out?
[quote:0655334df6="merlin2021"]What volts does it put out with engine running? Check it and get back to us, should be 13-14v if OK check the grounds for the lights and the negative battery cable.[/quote:0655334df6]
Sep 19, 2007 at 11:41 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Use a voltmeter!
Sep 19, 2007 at 11:53 AM
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