dimming light(s)

[zed]

ok firstly i dont have a sub and amp, my cars completely standard...

my interior lights (dash lights and MFD display) also my headlights dim
when i use anything powered based like turning the steering wheel, pressing the window switchs....:(
its a 2002 sxi 5dr completely standard, anyone got any ideas? :?
help appreciated

~Zed

[Mr Nathan]

my lights dim when i press window switches....not turning the steering wheel though

[matt_hilluk]

sometimes my interior lights dim extreamily slightly when i am nearly on full lock, its the power steering taking loads of power i think

try charging, or getting a new battery

[zed]

i think ill go kwik fit 2moro to get brakes and battery free check lol ive checked on JustMitch's design and his mfd dims abit but not more then mines does and i dont think his headlights dim when he uses the window/turning steering wheel either

[johnduffell]

It's due to the internal resistance of the battery - if you draw more current the voltage drops, such is life.
Powrer steering uses loads because basically it's using an electic motor to yank the steering round, which if you're stationary is quite hard (don't do it, it isn't good for your car)

[zed]

It's due to the internal resistance of the battery - if you draw more current the voltage drops, such is life.
Powrer steering uses loads because basically it's using an electic motor to yank the steering round, which if you're stationary is quite hard (don't do it, it isn't good for your car)
any solution to fix it?

[johnduffell]

Shut your eyes? Complicated mods to your lighting system?

Prob simplest would be get a bigger battery. But it's not a problem, I woudn't worry.