Hi,
Hope somebody has tried this and know what to do.
All lights in the car is pulsing. Not off/on/off/on but strong/weaker/strong/weaker in a soft sinuscurve way. At the same time the enginepower does the same, especially at low revs and low torque. The pulse frequency doesn't follow the rews, it is more or less constant. It is very visible, I can see my headlights reflected in the rear of a car in front of me, and the controllights in the dashboard, even thoug its light outside.
I was thinking it could be the voltageregulator (if there is such a device) or the charge regulator (if that's not the same thing), but how do I check that? Where is it placed? How does it look?
I have a MK-2 Xantia 1.8i 16V petrol hatchback.
I really hope someone can help, as I need to get this fixed so my wife can get her Xantia back and I can get my C5 [:D]
Kind regards,
Lars
Xantia lights pulsating
Moderator: RichardW
Xantia lights pulsating
Indeed you were right. When I measured the voltage it was 17-18 volts!!! After fitting the new alternator everything was back to normal, and after a new ABS sensor and some lightbulbs changing (they didn't survive) everything was back to normal.
But take my advice: Don't chance it. If the lights start puling like mine - check the voltage. If it is too high, change the alternator. It is VERY expensive if the ECU burns off.
But take my advice: Don't chance it. If the lights start puling like mine - check the voltage. If it is too high, change the alternator. It is VERY expensive if the ECU burns off.
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