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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 12:41 AM
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Headlights flicking

I need help with my headlight fusible link. I have a 92 camaro rs and when I have been running with my headlights on for a little bit they start to flicker. Any suggestions on where to start.
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 01:22 AM
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Re: Headlights flicking

Sounds like the circuit breaker built into your headlight switch is giving up the ghost. But that's just an educated guess. A fusible link will go up in smoke, and you lose all power. Working for awhile then flickering and going out is a heat issue.
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 02:37 AM
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Re: Headlights flicking

I be changed that headlight switch 3 times and all did it. But I guarantee it is a heat problem because it last a lot longer if I don't turn my heat on and ride with the windows down(being that it's cold here). Is it possible that it' not grounded correctly or that I have a grommet in the wire.
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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Easye89
and all did it
What did what?

Originally Posted by Easye89
Is it possible that it' not grounded correctly or that I have a grommet in the wire.
No and no.

If the new breaker is giving the same problem the cause can be non-stock headlights.


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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 11:40 PM
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Re: Headlights flicking

The headlight Ground wires are bolted to the radiator support on each side of the radiator using a 10mm bolt/screw. Loosen them up and re-torque,..... then check operation once again. With any luck you'll maybe spot a weak wire or a little surface rust and can resolve the problem quick and easy !

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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 01:28 AM
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Re: Headlights flicking

had this exact issue and it was the switch overheating, ended up installing 2 relays, one for high and one for low beam, and using the wiring from the switch as the trigger and running a dedicated battery power to the relay. resolved the issue entirely.
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