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lights flicker on startup
« on: 08 October 2007, 19:33:15 »
hi,  everytime i start my car the lights flicker both on the dash board and the headlights. this lasts for about 1 minute then its ok. i would be grateful for any info to resolve this prob.
thanks max.  [smiley=cry.gif]   i have a 1998 omega 2lt cd.
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Re: lights flicker on startup
« Reply #1 on: 08 October 2007, 19:35:16 »
battery voltage when off, and when charging?
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Re: lights flicker on startup
« Reply #2 on: 10 October 2007, 21:05:46 »
 
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hi,  everytime i start my car the lights flicker both on the dash board and the headlights. this lasts for about 1 minute then its ok. i would be grateful for any info to resolve this prob.
thanks max.  [smiley=cry.gif]   i have a 1998 omega 2lt cd.
Had this problem on `98 CDX 2.0. Secondary air pump was drawing excess current so pulled fuse under bonnet. No more flickering lights. :y :y
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Re: lights flicker on startup
« Reply #3 on: 10 October 2007, 21:56:35 »
sounds like the alternater is struggling from the intial load from starting bud
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Re: lights flicker on startup
« Reply #4 on: 10 October 2007, 22:40:18 »
I agree. Could be an alternator not keeping up with the high loads just after startup. Check the aux belt is not slipping and is in good condition, and measure the battery voltage just after startup and see if you can see any fluctuation. It should gradually rise over the first minute or so. At a fast idle you should see at least 14 volts once it's stabilised. There is a howto on here detailing alternator disgnosis which talks about a connection to the regulator that's prone to corroding and becoming intermittent. That'd be worth a look if the drive to the alternator looks OK.

Also, check that the battery terminals are not getting hot. Frequently the wire from the alternator / starter to the positive terminal becomes loose where it is crimped into the terminal, resulting in a hot terminal and dodgy charging / starting. Check it's firmly crimped and not loose. Best to sort it now before the weather gets colder.

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Re: lights flicker on startup
« Reply #5 on: 11 October 2007, 18:02:42 »
thanks guys i will have a look at all you mentioned this weekend and get back to you.
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Re: lights flicker on startup
« Reply #6 on: 16 October 2007, 22:26:10 »
hi guys, it was the alternator that was the prob. fitted new one problem solved.
thanks for all your help.

regards max.  :)
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Re: lights flicker on startup
« Reply #7 on: 16 October 2007, 22:27:38 »
nice one jobs a gud n  :y
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