Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

Windows Causing Headlights To Dim

Featured Replies

A strange one here when I put the side windows up my headlights dim then go back to normal once I let go off the up switch.

Is this normal?



Na not really normal. What happens when u use more power? Ie open windows and put the heated screen plus ac on at the same time.

It could be your alternator isn't charging the battery enough. So if the battery isn't getting 14volts when it needs it, it will struggle to power things.

Check charging rate an what output is in amps for ur alternator an what size is ur battery is but it does happen if just sitting idling ur puttin an extra load on it if battery good an it's charging I wouldn be worried some people buy higher output alternators an bigger battery this can help

if your sitting there on idle i would say this is normal the power has to come from somewhere

My wife's Clio does the same. You can hear the relay switch in which is taking power directly from the battery which makes the lights dim slightly and then you can hear the relay switch off when the window has reached and the lights brighten again. There is no issue with the battery or alternator.

Normal, my Almera does the same

  • Author

Thanks guys for your feedback good to know everything is sound. Guess it's a bit strange to see haha

Latest Deals

Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

The "Digestive"






Background Picker
Customize Layout

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.