High rpm electrical issue...

Caulk04 · 05-06-2009, 05:56 PM

97 2.3 5spd

On the semi-odd occasion I want/need to wind this little buzz grinder out, near the redline (which is 6200, right? no tach sucks...) the battery light on the dash flickers real fast and the lights will go rather dim. Any ideas what the cause may be?

I don't have any issues with the truck otherwise, haven't had it very cold yet, only below freezing a few times since I bought it but it fires right up and doesn't seem to have any issues keep the battery charged, lights don't dim at idle etc etc.

Also, what is a generally acceptable fuel mileage? I've been getting a consistent 25-25.5 with what I'd call mostly highway...I've got a few hills that I have to mat it in 4th to climb everyday.

Thanks!

SykoRanger88 · 05-08-2009, 01:27 PM

my guess for the lights dimming and flickering part is maybe the battery has some corrosion somewhere or either a bad or loose ground is the only thing i could think of...

05-06-2009, 05:56 PM	#1
Caulk04 New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville PA Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT 2wd Stepside Engine: 2.3 Class: 2wd Used For: Transportation to work/beater Posts: 25 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	High rpm electrical issue... 97 2.3 5spd On the semi-odd occasion I want/need to wind this little buzz grinder out, near the redline (which is 6200, right? no tach sucks...) the battery light on the dash flickers real fast and the lights will go rather dim. Any ideas what the cause may be? I don't have any issues with the truck otherwise, haven't had it very cold yet, only below freezing a few times since I bought it but it fires right up and doesn't seem to have any issues keep the battery charged, lights don't dim at idle etc etc. Also, what is a generally acceptable fuel mileage? I've been getting a consistent 25-25.5 with what I'd call mostly highway...I've got a few hills that I have to mat it in 4th to climb everyday. Thanks!
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05-08-2009, 01:27 PM	#2
SykoRanger88 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Purcellville VA Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 2.3l 4cyl Class: 2WD Street Used For: Daily Driven/Toy Hauler Posts: 141 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	my guess for the lights dimming and flickering part is maybe the battery has some corrosion somewhere or either a bad or loose ground is the only thing i could think of... __________________ 88 2.3 XLT 5 Speed,Lowered 2 Inches, Custom Side Outlet Exhaust...Few Other Things....
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