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Lights flickerin

Old Nov 17, 2000 | 09:43 PM
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Lights flickerin

Ok tonight I noticed while I was driving my head lights flickered, went out, then a little later flickered a couple of times along with my gauge backlights, got home locked the doors and when I push the lock button (or unlock) the dome light dims. Whats causing this? Thanks!

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1992 Camaro RS 3.1L
T5 Manual 5 speed
Open Air Intake
Z-28 Exhaust
8.5mm MSD Ignition wires
TB Coolant bypass
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Old Nov 18, 2000 | 05:00 AM
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Mabey your alternator is on its way out. Are your headlights loose? My friends firebird headlight was loose as hell and it flickered.
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Old Nov 18, 2000 | 09:27 AM
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Car: '92 Z28; Dk Teal; Her Pkg
Engine: 305
Transmission: Richmond 6 Spd
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", Detroit Locker, 3.70
Your setup has two fusible links connected to the large lug on the starter solenoid. One fusible link powers the ignition switch & some accessories, and the other powers the light switch and the 20 ampere accessory fuse. The accy fuse powers the dome lights & the electric lock relays, so it sounds like there may be a problem in that power feed, somewhere between its connection to the lug on the starter solenoid & its destination under the dash - most likely it's the link at the starter solenoid. Also, check all the power distribution & ground lines from the battery.

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Old Nov 18, 2000 | 01:09 PM
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Ok Ill check. Its my ride to school, work, etc. Should I be driving it any until I check it? Thanks!

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1992 Camaro RS 3.1L
T5 Manual 5 speed
Open Air Intake
Z-28 Exhaust
8.5mm MSD Ignition wires
TB Coolant bypass
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