Flickering ammeter

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When I first start my 99 24v, the ammeter goes to about 11 amps,and then takes about 30-90 seconds to get to 14 amps. Also, if I leave my lights on when I turn the ignition off for even a very short time,the lights and ammeter flicker for about the same time period,30-90 secs. The Dodge dealer said that this was normal. Anyone else have the same problem??

 

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That is your voltmeter, and yes that is normal. When you start it , the pre-heater in the intake manifild cycles if under 50F . Takes up to 4 minutes for it to finish its work. #ad
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99 3500 QC, white, 5sp, 3. 55lsd, isspro EGT & boost, stock, 26,200 miles 12-13-99- -EX phord owner
15-16. 5 MPG hwy ,14-15 city , 10-12 with 4,000lb TT

 

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The manifold heater is a BIG load. When I see my lights on the garage door it almost looks like high/low beam going on and off.

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P. Campbell 1998. 5 ISB 2500 auto green/driftwood