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12-02-2010, 10:31 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
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odd little problem has just started. i have noticed that my headlights will flicker every now and then, also when i use the blinkers the dash lights flicker.
thoughts?
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12-02-2010, 10:35 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Bexley, Sydney
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Perhaps a grounding problem? The ground cable running from the Block>Battery isn't really up to the task from what I've read.
Try replacing this with a fatter cable.
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12-02-2010, 12:40 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2009
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May also consider the alternator bushes are worn or the battery maybe on the way out.
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12-02-2010, 01:54 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
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Yes, alt is the prime suspect.
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12-02-2010, 03:16 PM
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Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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I would give the battery a good charging overnight and go from there. If that's no help, it might be time to change it.
If that was no help, then I'd say the alternator. It may also be the cable, but I'd suggest either the battery or alternator will be the culprit. All the best with it. GK
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12-02-2010, 07:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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The headlight switch could be broken - happened to mine, and it just kept flicking between low and high beam.
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12-02-2010, 08:45 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Perth, South
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i second bad grounds, i have the same problem. i know my battery and alternator are both fine, so that's all i can put it down to
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12-02-2010, 11:39 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Newcastle
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Check your grounds and connections etc, then get a reading of what the alt is putting out.
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13-02-2010, 12:32 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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battery terminals clean?
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13-02-2010, 09:40 AM
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i get the same sort of problem but the climate control display flickers with lights on with the revs, that'd be the ground yeah?
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