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    when i turn the steering wheel the lights dim quite abit i have replaced the battery a few weeks ago it does it even if the lights are off you can see it on the radio display any ideas ?

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    its common, they all do it. but i did notice it stopped when i fitted hids

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    Electric power steering = big power drain.

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    it seems to dull quite alot i have never noticed as bad as this before

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    Its cold, the heater is probably on, rear window, heated seats etc.... it all adds up.

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    you can have nothing on and it will still do it

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    It is normal and due to the large electrical consumption of the EHPAS

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ste View Post
    It is normal and due to the large electrical consumption of the EHPAS
    I tried explaining that

    maybe your alternator is dieing???? (is that what you wanted to hear?)

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    Yes, but some people need telling twice ;-)

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    That or your battery is getting worn out...beginning to lose a cell etc...

    I know you say you bought a new one, but new items can fail.
    Also did you fit the terminal clamps securely etc.?

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