Starter or Battery?
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Asked by Bdav1s1 Nov 13, 2007 at 01:21 AM about the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hey, I just had a new alternator put in today, and I was wondering when I turn my car on why the lights dim for like 5 seconds right after I start it. Would anyone seem to know what's wrong with it? Email me at Bdav1s1@aol.com
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littlehorn answered 16 years ago

Was the battery charged fully before the alternator was installed? It has to be fully charged or you can burn some of the newer alternators out -- some have a cut-off that won't allow the alternator to charge if battery voltage of < 12 volts is detected on start-up.

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GuruCGLNC answered 5 years ago

I replaced alternator, battery and starter and car clicks but won't start

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