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Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Headlight Bulb
If the headlights are dim, flickering on and off, or will not come on at all, you may need to replace the headlight bulbs.

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Headlight not working properly.
A flickering headlight means one of two things. Either the headlights is faulty because the filament inside has broken and is intermittently making contact, or there is a problem in the electrical supply for the bulb such as a bad...
Lights flickering when the throttle is pressed and the turn signal is on.
The issue seems to be with the multi-function switch for the turn signals. The switch is shorting out inside it on the high beam selector which is effecting all of the lights. I recommend replacing the multi-function switch. If you...
electrical issue - Interior lights flicker when headlights are turned on.
Any time when lights are flickering, there is a loose ground wire or a short. If the headlights are turned on and the interior lights are flickering, then either the ground wire in the steering column is loose or there...
Instrument cluster acts like there is a short in it.
Hi there. There are ground wires in the dash that need to be checked that are related to the instrument panel. See if the ground wires are tight and free of corrosion. Then check the battery cables for that they...
HID headlight flickers
If your vehicle has HID headlights, they will also have a part that is connected to the bulb called a ballast. The ballast controls the temperature at which the HID bulb burns. If the ballast is malfunctioning, this can cause...
Lights flickering while driving.
Your Dodge Durango is equipped with a computer known as the CTM (central timer module). The CTM is responsible for performing various tasks on your vehicle, one of which is the task of monitoring your Durango’s battery for drainage by...
Lights are flickering. Interior and exterior. What can it be?
Check the ground wire from the engine block to the chassis. It may be loose causing a loss of power return to the battery making the shortest path to the battery. Also, check all of the ground wires on the...
Stereo turns off and lights flicker when I turn up the volume on the stereo.
Hi there. If you have a factory radio, then the volume knob switch is shorting out with the radio controls causing the radio to shut off and flicker the lights. If you have an aftermarket radio, then there could be...
Oil pressure fluctuating and clicking noise from engine.
Hi there. The noise seems to be a lifter tap. Either a lifter is stuck or there is no oil to the lifter causing the rocker arm to tap and creating the noise you are hearing. Try putting one quart...
My car won't start, the lights flickered, and at one point I heard clicking
Hi there. It definitely sounds like something is shorted electrically and not only draining the battery, but also preventing the proper operation of the other electrical components in the vehicle. This is a serious draw on the electrical system and...
Lights flickering on car.
Flickering lightbulbs are usually caused by a loose connection try wiggling the connector of the problem bulb to see if thats the problem, a partially broken wire would also cause this symptom. Have a mechanic come an inspect (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/lights-headlamps-beams-brakes-inspection) and...

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