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Mike H Posted on Feb 14, 2012
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90' Cadillac brougham digital dash going haywire then engine dies no restart.

Replaced Alternator, and Battery is good to go. Both tested and passed. When driving car lights go dim, turn signals dont blink, radio sputters and then engine dies, wont restart unless battery get charged again. I'm lost. Please Help!

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Big draw on battery ,,, get second check on alternator ,,,, then use ammmeter to see whats taking all the power from system

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check the alternator fuse that can be a fuse link by the battery pole,check alternator voltage on the alternator red wire or connector,it should the same as on the battery ,check ground wires for loose intermitent contact

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SOURCE: 1992 Cadillac Brougham 5.0 L V8 RWD, turn signal don't work.

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SOURCE: How do i self diagnos my 88 cadillac brougham.[Get

IF THIS IS A RWD AND HAS A305/350 ENGINE W/CARB YOU WILL NEED A GOOD SCANNER

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