Wierd Problem

Old Nov 27, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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Wierd Problem

ok so i got my clear signal lenses and i installed them and went to buy yellow bulbs (two on each) and i installed them, then tried them out and worked fine. but right now i thought i would take it out for a cruise so i got in my car and checked all my lights and they were working, then i tried starting the car and the dash lights, radio lights, ac lights, and clock blinked about 4 times and i also heard this clicking with each blink of the lights. if i turn my lights on before starting the car they also blink. wtf is up? could it be the bulbs or what

dont know if this will help but i noticed that when i put the turn signal the lights inside dim then go back with every blink of the light.

does anyone know what the hell is going on with my car. thanks.
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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put your regular bulbs back in and c if the problem persists!
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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ok so i put the stock lights back in and still same problems i dont know whats going on here

btw did i have to disconnect the battery to replace the bulbs because i didnt and the time changed to 1:00 by itself
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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damn your sh#$@ jacked!! you dont have to disconnect the battery for the new bulbs, but you should now and see if anything resets! what is the wattage of the new bulbs that you put in?
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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both r 12v

i disconnected the battery and connected it and still same problem
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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just noticed something else, everytime i try and start the car, along with the clicking the time resets to 1:00 (dont know if that means anything)
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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the bulbs are fine, when you start your car does it take longer than normal? the only thing i can think of is your battery might be almost dead or your alternator, maybe your fuses!
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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it doesnt start at all. i hope its either the battery or fuses. btw which fuses could it be
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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thinkin about it doubt its the fuses since all your regular lights still work, its has to be your battery!
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 10:18 PM
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hopefully it is, btw thanks for all ur help man i really appreciate it
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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Just taking a stab in the dark but it sounds like there is something that is shorting you lights out.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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having the same problem now...

doesn't seem to be the lights that are my problem though, maybe something with the starter. Only starts to short out once i turn the key completely and then everything goes black and flickers.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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Did you replace anything other than the clear lenses and bulbs, ie;bulb harness? If not, probably the batery has a spent cell. If so, check that proper ground has been attained. Some shops will hook up your charging system and test it for free. If you can't get the car there, take the batery and test it.

As for the starter, worste-case-senario. You have spent the starter relay or the solinoid.

Good luck.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by plaisted
having the same problem now...

doesn't seem to be the lights that are my problem though, maybe something with the starter. Only starts to short out once i turn the key completely and then everything goes black and flickers.
theres also a recall on the ignition switch. that could be your problem too.
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