It appears as tho my 05 Yukon has developed some type of electrical issue. At idle I’ve noticed the dash lights will slightly flicker, also noticed when I roll the windows up or down it’ll cause the headlights and instrument lights to dim. I’ve watched the voltages with a scanner and the idle voltage will vary from 12v up to 14v within a matter of minutes. I’m not sure if that’s normal operation since it has the sensor on the battery cable or if the alternator is on its way out. I want to throw a new battery and alternator on it but don’t want to just throw parts at it.
Gauges flicker and lights dim with window usage
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normally that is a indicator of a battery getting weaker, how old is it>?
^^^ This, as well as bad battery cables and/or connections and grounds.
EDIT: do a voltage drop test to evaluate the big cables and connections. Doesn't cost anything but time.
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Is there a cheaper/non snap on brand of that tool to log voltage? Seems like it would be handy in these kinds situations
Usually just a digital voltmeter would work. If you want a graph, you could try an inexpensive handheld scope, but it's not necessary for the measurement. He uses the graph for clarity for the viewers.
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Sounds like when u have a system in ur ride and when it hits hard, stuff dims. As stated above, week batt or alternator is weak or a cheap aftermarket.
We don't have enough information to point at just one thing -- everything will be a guess. But it could be your window motor dying -- is it original? It could also be the window track binding. I'd suggest cleaning that even if it is not the problem. It will well your motor out more quickly if you don't. And you can "grease it" with a silicone spray. I think they sell it for RVs... I just don't have my can handy to check the name.
The actually symptom is that you are not generating enough power to move the window up and run everything else. So you either have a power problem, a window motor problem, a window track problem, or some combination thereof.
The actually symptom is that you are not generating enough power to move the window up and run everything else. So you either have a power problem, a window motor problem, a window track problem, or some combination thereof.
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I was giving a demo to the folks that have had a system. When a electric motor like a window motor, it'll draw power witch depending on the age of the said motor, it will amp up when getting old so to speak. On top of that. If the relay has been in that spot since factory. I would say the relay is worn-out. Contactor worn. So to combat the issue, replace relays after window reg assemblies have been replaced. The parts in the fuse boxes do have a life.
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I do like my amazon 'a-premium' brand window regulator. It goes up as easy as it goes down.
The original on the other side goes down fine, but is pretty slow going up.. For ~$55 I plan to do the other side before long..
The original on the other side goes down fine, but is pretty slow going up.. For ~$55 I plan to do the other side before long..
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Pay up. Been there did that. Already failed and on to another website. The last one I replaced just started to as it hits all the way down, the window will tilt to the rear. 8 months old maybe.
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You talking about the amazon window regulators? If so, what's the better option?
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Hell not sure. Closes to oem I guess. I haven't found anything that doesn't lean or rattle. With in a budget.
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One rear is a Amazon buy. The other rear is a parts geek buy. Not sure where one is vs the other.
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But was it the 'A-premium' brand? 
Just kidding, all the amazon ones look like the same unit..
And my 'A-premum' door handles on my GMT900 have fading black plastic already..
But otherwise all working fine.. so far..
Just kidding, all the amazon ones look like the same unit..
And my 'A-premum' door handles on my GMT900 have fading black plastic already..
But otherwise all working fine.. so far..
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I do have A-premium catts on my malibu! 2 years strong so far.
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