Weird taillight issue
10-17-2008, 09:00 AM
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I've noticed that my taillights strobe every so slightly, no real pattern, just slightly brighter and dimmer. strange, I know but I noticed when the car was warming up this morning.
Any ideas?
Oh, it's a 04 5451A
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Any ideas?
Oh, it's a 04 5451A
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B
10-17-2008, 09:52 AM
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Are they LED taillights?? 
If so they will "strobe" on startup while the car is checking its systems! 
If so they will "strobe" on startup while the car is checking its systems!
10-17-2008, 09:56 AM
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Could be the bulbs getting close to dieing...
10-17-2008, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='695685' date='Oct 17 2008, 12:56 PM
Could be the bulbs getting close to dieing...
10-17-2008, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='695681' date='Oct 17 2008, 12:52 PM
Are they LED taillights?? If so they will "strobe" on startup while the car is checking its systems!
If so they will "strobe" on startup while the car is checking its systems!
10-17-2008, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bespoke1' post='695648' date='Oct 17 2008, 01:00 PM
I've noticed that my taillights strobe every so slightly, no real pattern, just slightly brighter and dimmer. strange, I know but I noticed when the car was warming up this morning.
Any ideas?
Oh, it's a 04 5451A
Thanks,
B
Any ideas?
Oh, it's a 04 5451A
Thanks,
B
If a bulb has a broken filament that may also cause some flicker but I'd think the Light Control Module would detect that ... and last but not least - if that module is beginning to fail, remanufactured modules might be available for a price that is more reasonable than new (Unless Garry's discount is a better deal).
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='695867' date='Oct 17 2008, 04:10 PM
Check the bulb sockets and connectors for corrosion or moisture. Make certain that vibration has not loosened either. Use come bottled air (PC air spray) to eliminate any moisture; I don't know how these junctions feel about dielectric grease to protect the bulb socket or connectors.
If a bulb has a broken filament that may also cause some flicker but I'd think the Light Control Module would detect that ... and last but not least - if that module is beginning to fail, remanufactured modules might be available for a price that is more reasonable than new (Unless Garry's discount is a better deal).
If a bulb has a broken filament that may also cause some flicker but I'd think the Light Control Module would detect that ... and last but not least - if that module is beginning to fail, remanufactured modules might be available for a price that is more reasonable than new (Unless Garry's discount is a better deal).
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