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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 06:32 PM
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If they are the same issues then you will have to find bad connections. Most likely ground/earth problems. Could be the ground on the BCM or a more universal ground wire. It could also be a power relay that is getting bad/burnt contacts. What noises do you hear while all the flashing is happening?
 
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 06:56 PM
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Due to my lack of tools and know how I have got the car scheduled in at a local shop that I always go to, but I did take a look at the relays and a buddy told me to try and tap the top and when I did they stoped flickering but that might of been just timing since 5 seconds after they started again. But yes I was also thinking of a ground issue. But thanks for the help I’ll come back with the foundings from the shop
 
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 06:58 PM
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Also with the noises there is a clicking noise every time they turn on while flickering and that noise is coming from around the headlight area.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by LR2isKillingMyWallet
Also with the noises there is a clicking noise every time they turn on while flickering and that noise is coming from around the headlight area.
I think you found the culprit. Replace that relay. They are not expensive.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by flybd5
I think you found the culprit. Replace that relay. They are not expensive.
Ok thanks I’ll see if I can get one soon, you know of any online retailers in the US where I can get one? Amazon? Also any reason why it would go bad?
 
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 10:08 PM
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Ok thanks I’ll see if I can get one soon, you know of any online retailers in the US where I can get one? Amazon? Also any reason why it would go bad?
A relay is a mechanical device. Mechanical device fail. Why online? Take it out, go to the nearest auto parts store, they will likely have one.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by flybd5
A relay is a mechanical device. Mechanical device fail. Why online? Take it out, go to the nearest auto parts store, they will likely have one.
ok I’ll give it a shot, thanks.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2024 | 10:31 AM
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Are your headlights the original OEM, quality brand replacements (Sylvania, Philips), or off-brand replacements? I had a similar issue when I used off-brand bulb replacements, but the flashing wasn't nearly as intense as your video shows. Some of the off-brands work OK, but it's hit-or-miss.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2024 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by LR2driver
Are your headlights the original OEM, quality brand replacements (Sylvania, Philips), or off-brand replacements? I had a similar issue when I used off-brand bulb replacements, but the flashing wasn't nearly as intense as your video shows. Some of the off-brands work OK, but it's hit-or-miss.
Good point but I only use Sylvania
 
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Old Mar 29, 2024 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by flybd5
I think you found the culprit. Replace that relay. They are not expensive.
So I’m trying to get this fixed but I can’t figure out what relay it is, the diagram on the fuse box doesn’t show anything for headlight relays and I just tried doing the pull method. Any chance you know?
 
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