do i have a bad ground? or a bad alternator?

1999 AUDI A4
186,000 MILES
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BRYNAEGALBRAITH
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I replaced my alternator and now my headlights and interior lights are flashing and my fuse on my amp to my stereo blew. Could it be my ground on my alternator is it just a bad alternator? It doesnt have the problem unless the car is started so i dont think it is my battery
Aug 21, 2012 at 1:59 AM
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it sounds like your security system is activated?? do you have a fob to dis arm it??

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Aug 21, 2012 at 2:54 AM
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BRYNAEGALBRAITH
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I have a remote to it but it doesn't work and I have to manually lock my doors
Aug 21, 2012 at 2:59 AM
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you may have to go to an alarm repair center for them to inspect the system and determine the failure.

Roy
Aug 21, 2012 at 3:02 AM
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OK thanks I'll look into it
Aug 21, 2012 at 3:03 AM
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I also noticed tonight that when I turn on the AC and when the rpm s are higher they don't flicker idk if that would make a difference on the diagnosis
Aug 21, 2012 at 6:29 AM