Certain dash lights are slowly fading

Tiny
LESLIE P
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  • 2006 MERCURY MARINER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,250 MILES
The temperature gauge and fuel gauge lights are gone and now the radio/clock lights go out but come back when I firmly"tap" the panel. Also, my headlights flicker and dim whenever I use my power windows or accelerate. I had my alternator replaced about four years ago and these issues seem to have started after that. Are they related?
Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 AT 12:46 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Yes they can be related if the alternator is throwing AC voltage. this guide can help confirm the issue:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Set the voltmeter to AC voltage when testing, you should have none. Please run down this guide and report back.
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Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 AT 7:55 PM

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