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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 03:40 PM
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Headlights Dim Randomly

My headlights are dimming unexpectedly out of nowhere. They work most of the time then bammo dim down... anyone else have the same problem or know what the hell it is????
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 04:38 PM
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mines would dim/go out, i replaced the bulbs and solved the prob. In replacing, i saw that the drivers side wiring looked frayed or burnt from the previous owner, along with a clip being broken, I thought that might affect performance too.
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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Do they dim a bit at a stop? Might be your battery or alternator.
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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yeah im thinking a electrical draw problem in your explanation.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 08:04 AM
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do you have a stereo system? does it dim whenever a bass hits? if so, you'll need a capacitor. you also might want to check your battery...it could be low.
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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 02:06 PM
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I think it is prolly the fan kicking in. It draws power for a bit then turns off. I noticed mine dim a tiny bit when my fan turns on.
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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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hmmm, havent heard of that.
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 03:38 PM
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Originally posted by slownlow32tl
I think it is prolly the fan kicking in. It draws power for a bit then turns off. I noticed mine dim a tiny bit when my fan turns on.

mine does too
didnt think of that

mike,
maybe its a 3.2 thing?
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