Well, I noticed recently that there was an odd power surge or power dip going on with my E.
When idling and the lights are on low beam (that's how I did my test), the car idles like normal for about 40 seconds, then loses a little bit of power (that's the 'dip') and the lights/guages dim, but then gradually (1-2 seconds later) return to normal brightness.
Other items to note, I didn't run the A/C, but rather just the fan, mid-speed, and mid-heat. The radio wasn't even on.
I put a stopwatch to it, here are 4 intervals I tracked:
39.8 s
39.1 s
38.8 s
38.1 s
Hence, my conclusion that this "dip" in power in the electrical system happens every 40 seconds.
Anybody else experience that in there Element? If you haven't tried it, please just take note and see if it happens to you....
I'd like to hear your ideas on what you think it might be....any help is appreciated!!!
-S
When idling and the lights are on low beam (that's how I did my test), the car idles like normal for about 40 seconds, then loses a little bit of power (that's the 'dip') and the lights/guages dim, but then gradually (1-2 seconds later) return to normal brightness.
Other items to note, I didn't run the A/C, but rather just the fan, mid-speed, and mid-heat. The radio wasn't even on.
I put a stopwatch to it, here are 4 intervals I tracked:
39.8 s
39.1 s
38.8 s
38.1 s
Hence, my conclusion that this "dip" in power in the electrical system happens every 40 seconds.
Anybody else experience that in there Element? If you haven't tried it, please just take note and see if it happens to you....
I'd like to hear your ideas on what you think it might be....any help is appreciated!!!
-S