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Old 08-10-2007, 10:49 PM
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Default Would oil cooler or a/c ballast 'click' cause headlights to flicker...?

I notice that my headlights flicker every 8 - 10 seconds - wonder if that might coincide with fan ballasts or other issue. Anybody else 'seen' this? My headlights are the stock crappy system...
Old 08-10-2007, 10:56 PM
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If you've got the AC on the compressor clutch draws a lot of current and will cause a dip in the headlights when it engages. Try turning it off and see what happens.
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...thanks. I'll try it!
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Marlon,
After replacing both of my ballast resistors, I would venture to say that yours are probably toast as well (age). The insides literally crumbled after getting the pieces out. I think they either work, or not.

I agree with Ed's thinking.

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I just ordered and recieved one - it is round, heavy and comes with a round metal washer and a couple wires I think. Did I see a TSB on it??? Mabye I'll order number 2 with my next Sunset order:^) Thx!!!
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Good fun.

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