Let there be light.

[docklad]

I've recently trimmed all my wiring and attched new clamps, connectors, and clipppy things and discovered I HAVE LIghts that actually show me the way. I was going to change all the bulbs etc, maybe a iccle bit of an upgrade. Now I've realised I don't need to. They just weren't getting the voltage they should have been getting, due to "pooh" connections and loose wiring and split wires. So I did all the fixey bits and hey presto they are working as they should be. Well....nearly. The thing is, all the lights, as far I tell are flickering, dimming(ever so slightly, but still ten times better than the were) as I travel along. It's hardly noticable but I can see it. Just a tiny lack of something. I' changed my belt and bulbs and still there's this annoying little-shall I shine or shall i not. Same on the back lights, well the ones that work( I can't get the off side back light to come on. Near side is fine.) I've taken them apart and found nothing un-toward. Mind is boggling. I have been playing with alternator. I checked the carbon bushes, both fine. I checked the connections, all fine. So I'm baffled and stuck. Battery maybe? Any help appreciated.
Docklad
DAZ

[ewenmaclean]

Hello,

have you checked the main earth of your van? Worth seeing that the battery earth to chassis is good, and the gearbox nose earth strap has clean connections and is in good nick.

Ewen

[kevtherev]

light flicker is a classic symptom of alternator regulator or brush pack failure.

About £15 from your local Aternator/starter motor/ Auto electrician repair shop.