lights flicker on idle

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lights flicker on idle

by James101 » Fri Jul 27, 2012 11:54 am

my lights flicker on idle and a little when im driving i think, what could this be caused by??
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Re: lights flicker on idle

by Mark1 » Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:35 pm

What he said :D
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Re: lights flicker on idle

by James101 » Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:21 pm

there both fine
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Re: lights flicker on idle

by Fraz » Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:43 pm

headlight switch, dash dimmer switch
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Re: lights flicker on idle

by v6 steve » Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:13 pm

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Re: lights flicker on idle

by stevo turbo » Fri Jul 27, 2012 6:12 pm

dont suppose you have a hid kit fitted? heard of them flickering before
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Re: lights flicker on idle

by James101 » Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:51 am

yeh got hids but everything flickers not just the headlights, it goes normal when i rev it
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Re: lights flicker on idle

by James101 » Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:46 am

the garage done it with a machine, the altornator is fine but battery was unserviceable, but it works and he said that it wouldnt cause everything to flicker
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Re: lights flicker on idle

by spyk 75 » Sat Jul 28, 2012 12:34 pm

my 22 sri derv vectra does this ive noticed it on the radio/temp/time display ? its had a brand new heavy duty battery fitted n it still done it . ive noticed at night the lights dull n brighten when slow/low revs
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Re: lights flicker on idle

by craigyboy » Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:53 pm

Try another headlight switch
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Re: lights flicker on idle

by James101 » Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:08 pm

Everything flickers, from the headlights/tail lights to the interior light and even dash lights
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