Camry lights blink very slightly when I brake... - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

SportivOZ · 07-05-2004, 08:23 PM

I have a Gen5 that slightly has a slight illumination blink (headlights) in a split second when I hit the brakes...what could be the electrical problem? The car is regularly serviced. It also does it when I open the power locks. It seems the elctricity strains in split second when I use either or both the brakes and/or power locks. Can any techy tell me whats the problem?

5Sfte · 07-05-2004, 08:26 PM

Normal operation of the alternator. When you place a load on the alternator, it slows just a split second dimming the lights. When it gets back up to speed everything gets back to normal. Nothing to worry about. All cars do that.

SportivOZ · 07-05-2004, 08:47 PM

Thanks!

Fresco Bob · 07-05-2004, 10:20 PM

ya it also happens if you pull up on the buttons for the power windows, i thought my car was effin up when i did that, but it all good

***Your Uncle Moe*** · 07-06-2004, 12:16 AM

If he were to install Hyper grounds, would it still do that?

ZXLNT · 07-06-2004, 12:39 AM

Its probably just the voltage regulator lagging behind. It takes a split second for the electronics to catch up with the load. In that time the voltage sags, I wouldn't sweat it..

SportivOZ · 07-06-2004, 03:02 AM

Thanks guys! I love this forum :-)