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How to Troubleshoot Flickering Headlights on a Car at Idle | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by David Desharnais | permalink
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When your car headlights flicker at idle, you need to check the problem right away because it could be an indication that your car's charging system is failing. If this is true, then you could be left stranded somewhere if it fails completely while you are out on the road. Of course, it could also be a headlight problem. Replacement parts for your...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_6119196_troubleshoot-flickering-headlights-car-idle.html ^[1]

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How to Fix Flickering Vehicle Lights | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Sean Calder | permalink
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Automotive electrical systems have grown more complex over the years, but the basic principles behind them are similar. The alternator or generator will power the car while recharging the battery at the same time. A common problem with some systems is the tendency to "strobe," or make the lights flicker. Diagnosing the problem could take the...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_5058944_fix-flickering-vehicle-lights.html ^[2]

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Why Do My Headlights Flicker When I Drive? | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Monkey 6915 | permalink
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Headlights are power-hungry devices. Combined with the headlight's inherent visibility, this attribute will often make a car's running lights the first components to suffer from electrical system faults. These faults can range from a bad ground, to an failing alternator to a simple abraded wire. The problem is worth looking into, since flickering...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_6368138_troubleshoot-flickering-headlight.html ^[3]

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need help with flickering headlights!!! More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by lokilawl | permalink
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Hey guys, I recently noticed my headlights and dash lights flickering while im driving down the road. I dont really have a lot of electrical accessories...

For further reading: http://www.gmtruckclub.com/forum/threads/need-help-with-flickering-headlights.97247/ ^[4]

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Why Do Headlights Flicker? More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Beth Duafala | permalink
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If you notice your headlights flickering in time to your music, the culprit might surprise you.

For further reading: http://cartech.about.com/od/Car-Audio/f/Why-Do-My-Headlights-Dim-When-Im-Listening-To-Music.htm ^[5]

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1. http://www.ehow.com/how_6119196_troubleshoot-flickering-headlights-car-idle.html

2. http://www.ehow.com/how_5058944_fix-flickering-vehicle-lights.html

3. http://www.ehow.com/how_6368138_troubleshoot-flickering-headlight.html

4. http://www.gmtruckclub.com/forum/threads/need-help-with-flickering-headlights.97247/

5. http://cartech.about.com/od/Car-Audio/f/Why-Do-My-Headlights-Dim-When-Im-Listening-To-Music.htm