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Old 12-06-2008, 06:57 PM
richard28 richard28 is offline
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w124 - why does the dash dim when hi-speed fan is on

My '87 300e has the 80 amp alternator, installed by the PO in 1998, and a new battery. It starts immediatley, always has. I noticed today that with the headlights on (euros), the dash lights dim a bit when I put the heat on with the speed set at the highest level. I drove to Autozone to have the charging system tested, and they said it was fine. Does this sound like voltage regulator, alternator or something else? Or is this normal? Thanks.
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