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Old 05-02-2005, 09:44 AM   #1
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Dont come on instantly when I pull the switch.
They usually flicker on and off a couple of times before staying on.
Is this just a relay 'thinking about it' or have I got a fault somewhere.

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Old 05-02-2005, 12:56 PM   #2
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Is it both lights tha flicker, or just one?
I've had tarnished connectors in the past.
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Old 05-02-2005, 08:32 PM   #3
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Yes both lights.
Almost looks as if its programmed to do it. The same flicker everytime
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Are they HID?? Some of them do that when starting...

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HID? excuse my ignorance but not sure what that means.
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