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Question: Why do lights dim/radio blink in/out when heat is on/car idle

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karramell, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, Havre De Grace, MD, November 02, 2011, 14:44
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when i start my car and turn on my heat/defrost i hear a whistling noise. Also, at the same time my radio will blink in and out when i take off from a light/stop sign. Sometimes after i have parked my car and come back to it several hours later i find that i have to reset the radio and clock.

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    Auto Japan (1751 Answers) , Santa Rosa, CA - (707) 387-0377
    Auto Japan November 02, 2011, 18:14
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    I would recommend to have the alternator and battery checked out, sounds like its not charging properly.

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, November 02, 2011, 21:33
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    Yes check battery and charging system (alternator), also check that that battery connections are clean tight and secure.

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