97 2.2 dashboard goes crazy and low voltage in vehicle

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Asked by Frank_1940 Jan 19, 2011 at 12:23 PM about the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have replaced the battery and the alternator. the alternator & battery read 14+ and
all the dashboard lights are on. when i turn on my headlights they are low & also
when i turn on the heater its like its on low when i have it on high... it just happened
about two weeks ago when my battery died...

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Corey_Hill_16 answered 13 years ago

bad connection check ur ground wires

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shawns2005vette answered 10 years ago

You could have a short or a bad ground.

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