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#Post#: 64785--------------------------------------------------
Handbrake & flickering lights
DIR By: Flatcap
Date: June 17, 2013, 4:53 pm
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So Im a bit stumped!(easily done ;D) The 88 is due its mot so I
reckons the headlights may need adjustment so gets in,starts the
sod & turns lights on as one does. On releasing the handbrake,
the headlights start flickering & the hi beam blue light glows
*help*Pull up the brake & all works ok! Although I have tested
all the lights since buying the landy a few months ago, this is
the first time I have needed to use it at night. My only thought
could be a bad earth but thats a wild stab in the dark
:smilewide: I doubt anyone has come across this wierd one but
any advice is gladly received!
#Post#: 64787--------------------------------------------------
Re: Handbrake & flickering lights
DIR By: thorpey
Date: June 17, 2013, 5:00 pm
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bad earth from engine to chassis so using hand brake as earth
when on tight
#Post#: 64794--------------------------------------------------
Re: Handbrake & flickering lights
DIR By: Flatcap
Date: June 17, 2013, 5:15 pm
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I hope its as easy as that Thorpey but it would be worthwhile
replacing the earth straps for what they cost! Thanks for
answering!
#Post#: 64797--------------------------------------------------
Re: Handbrake & flickering lights
DIR By: thorpey
Date: June 17, 2013, 5:24 pm
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put a jump lead accross from block to chassis and see if its
still does it :thumbs:
#Post#: 64888--------------------------------------------------
Re: Handbrake & flickering lights
DIR By: Flatcap
Date: June 18, 2013, 3:47 pm
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With the battery under the seat, I attached a chunky earth cable
from a bolt on the gearbox direct to the battery & it made no
difference to the flickering :2mo5pow: Then bolted a cable to
one of the bolts on top of the air con mount, switched on
electrics and looked for a good ground to see if the flickering
would stop. Found one & lights stabilised straight away ;D
Cheers Thorpey ;-)
#Post#: 64889--------------------------------------------------
Re: Handbrake & flickering lights
DIR By: prof-pat-pending
Date: June 18, 2013, 4:03 pm
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--- Quote from: Flatcap link ---
>
> With the battery under the seat, I attached a chunky earth
cable from a bolt on the gearbox direct to the battery & it made
no difference to the flickering :2mo5pow: Then bolted a cable to
one of the bolts on top of the air con mount, switched on
electrics and looked for a good ground to see if the flickering
would stop. Found one & lights stabilised straight away ;D
Cheers Thorpey ;-)
>
--- End Quote ---
air con on an 88 ? :WTF
#Post#: 64916--------------------------------------------------
Re: Handbrake & flickering lights
DIR By: bubble
Date: June 18, 2013, 10:53 pm
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--- Quote from: prof-pat-pending link ---
>
> [quote author=Flatcap link=topic=5856.msg64888#msg64888
date=1371588466]
> With the battery under the seat, I attached a chunky earth
cable from a bolt on the gearbox direct to the battery & it made
no difference to the flickering :2mo5pow: Then bolted a cable to
one of the bolts on top of the air con mount, switched on
electrics and looked for a good ground to see if the flickering
would stop. Found one & lights stabilised straight away ;D
Cheers Thorpey ;-)
>
--- End Quote ---
air con on an 88 ? :WTF
[/quote]
POOOFFFF..........................................TAAAAAA
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Re: Handbrake & flickering lights
DIR By: Flatcap
Date: June 19, 2013, 2:47 am
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Its a 200tdi ya daft sods (without a/c ;D)
#Post#: 64969--------------------------------------------------
Re: Handbrake & flickering lights
DIR By: bubble
Date: June 19, 2013, 10:47 am
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Phew..... ;D. I always tell people you don't need aircon in a
series cos the bulkhead vents do a brilliant job. Problem is
it's usually when a gallon of sweat is running down my face...
:haha:
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