So... the answer is AC voltage ripple! No it's not a new adult beverage. This was a learning experience for me. I was probably taught this some where along the line but have since forgotten. Replacing the alternator fixes it. It has seriously bad implications for the cars electronic components. It took out my battery too. Otherwise I think I caught this in time.
I'll be putting up a new post in the next few days to explain in more detail. I may even turn this into a HOTB article.
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