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just got some new headlight bulbs, and after a few days, that bulbs flicker!!

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Old 07-04-2007, 08:21 AM
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Default just got some new headlight bulbs, and after a few days, that bulbs flicker!!
what do you think is going on...any ideas
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either ballast is going or the connection to the bulb isnt 100%. if it didnt flicker before id go with the latter.
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so what should i do?? what can i do, other then check connections.
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Default if you did what i said before and all checks out...
then its most likely a faulty ballast... which you will need to replace.
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