dashboard lights pulsating will idling

Asked by willjo Dec 27, 2014 at 01:45 PM about the 1999 Lexus RX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

had to jump the car to get started now the dash lights and headlights are pulsating while
idling. Why? Not charged enough? Need new battery?

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mikeatpriestlake answered 9 years ago

have your alternator tested. or test yourself with a multimeter. set it to volts DC. you should have something over 13.5+ volts. some auto parts stores will do this for free.

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