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FormulaDz92 · 03-28-2017, 10:18 AM

Hey guys I just got through a long arduous electrical problem and I noticed something. My lights are dim when I first start my car but after a blip of the accelerator to about 2800 RPM they brighten up and stay that way. I installed a voltage gauge and confirmed that upon starting the car I am running at 12.2 Volts. After I blip the throttle I am at a solid 14.0 Volts and it stays that way.

I asked my friend who has an RB26 swapped s13 and he has the same exact problem (since forever) and thinks it normal.

Question: Are your lights dim when you first start your car then brighten when you blip the gas or start driving?

* My battery and alternator are good and have been recently changed.
* I'm not sure if I had this problem before all of the issues I just had and failed to notice. Maybe I'm just extra paranoid lately?

Thanks Guys!

*ANYONE WITH A 240SX CAN VOTE ON THIS QUESTION REGARDLESS OF CAR GENERATION OR MOTOR SETUP*

The make a poll option doesn't seem to be available to me so ignore that part. Just post Yes or No and if you can a brief explanation.

03-28-2017, 10:18 AM	#1
FormulaDz92 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 77 Trader Rating: (0)	Quick Electrical Question (Applies to Everyone) Hey guys I just got through a long arduous electrical problem and I noticed something. My lights are dim when I first start my car but after a blip of the accelerator to about 2800 RPM they brighten up and stay that way. I installed a voltage gauge and confirmed that upon starting the car I am running at 12.2 Volts. After I blip the throttle I am at a solid 14.0 Volts and it stays that way. I asked my friend who has an RB26 swapped s13 and he has the same exact problem (since forever) and thinks it normal. Question: Are your lights dim when you first start your car then brighten when you blip the gas or start driving? * My battery and alternator are good and have been recently changed. * I'm not sure if I had this problem before all of the issues I just had and failed to notice. Maybe I'm just extra paranoid lately? Thanks Guys! ANYONE WITH A 240SX CAN VOTE ON THIS QUESTION REGARDLESS OF CAR GENERATION OR MOTOR SETUP The make a poll option doesn't seem to be available to me so ignore that part. Just post Yes or No and if you can a brief explanation.