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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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headlights/reverse lights kill engine

i have a 94 t100. i have found that whenever i turn on the headlights the truck automatically dies and if i put it in reverse the same thing happens. I have also noticed that the RPM gauge bounces if i put the blinkers or flashers on. Thanks for any help
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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sounds like your alternator or battery arent supply enough juice, and those lights pull enough amps away from the coil to kill the motor. check your battery first then alternator
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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Could be a grounding problem. Check and clean the cab grounds as a starting point.
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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Thanks turns out that it was a bad ground. There was corrosion on one of the wires in the cab. Thanks again
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