Q: On my 2013 Dodge Avenger 6 cyl the headlights pluse when rpm is under 1000.

asked by on May 07, 2017

When engine drops below 1000 RPM, headlights pulse brighter and dimmer. What could cause this?

My car has 35000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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