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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 08:22 PM
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Headlight Flicker

When I turn my highbeams on, after about 30 seconds all of the lights begin to flicker.

It does it when im just sitting there or driving, so i kinda ruled out the loose wire theory.

Bad relay?

Help! I need high beams!

o BTW the low beams are fine
Old Oct 8, 2004 | 08:42 PM
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Re: Headlight Flicker

Are you using a underdrive pulley for the alternator???
Old Oct 8, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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Re: Headlight Flicker

I had this happen on my 71. It was the dimmer switch. FWIW
Old Oct 9, 2004 | 04:58 PM
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Re: Headlight Flicker

nope no under drive pulleys.

Replaced the dimmer switch a while ago.

Im stumped.
Old Oct 9, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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Re: Headlight Flicker

Pull and clean the terminals on the bulbs,and pull and clean the grounds at the lights,both front and rear this might help.
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