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Old May 31, 2005 | 08:39 AM
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Question LED's flickering

Most recently, I've been having my Break, and Battery LED lights flickering and making noise. Usually, they would flicker when I washed my car, and stop once it was totall dried. But now its all the time!
Anyone have similiar annoyances with their instrument panel LEDs flickering, and possible know how to fix them.
Old May 31, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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i don't think the instrument panel has LEDs, so maybe it's a loose connection on the bulb...

you could take out the gauges and check the bulbs, but i don't know what size those are.
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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what's the condition of your battery and terminals?
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 08:54 AM
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All terminals are 100%

I'm using a red top optima. i utilized the top, and side terminals. top terminals are nickle plated, that i use for my stereo power wire and grounding the chasis/motor. side terminals are used for grounding, and all other car electronics. i looked them over, all are rust free and tight.

I believe my short problem is behind the dash somewhere.
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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The "car wash" reference then might point to maybe a water leak somewhere, where te water might be hitting some wires maybe, causing a short... maybe
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 09:23 AM
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Here's a closer look at what is going on. These lights flicker when I hit the gas. I have a small video clip if anyone cares to see that
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 09:25 AM
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The "car wash" reference then might point to maybe a water leak somewhere, where te water might be hitting some wires maybe, causing a short... maybe
That seems to be how it started, but now its constant. I'll be checking under the dash later today.
Old Jun 7, 2005 | 06:14 AM
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Normally I think that means your alternator isn't charging . My alternator belt broke one night and those two lights came on .
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