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Old 05-20-2012, 09:25 PM
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Headlight Flutter

1991 GTA

When I switch my headlights on, they both pop up, but the right flight flutters for a while (like its "blinking" rapidly) until it finally stops. Both lights are functional. Any idea what the problem is? How can I fix it?

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Old 05-21-2012, 11:01 AM
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Re: Headlight Flutter

You might try swapping the bulbs around to see if it switches to the left side. At least then you could rule out a bad bulb.
Old 05-23-2012, 10:39 AM
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Re: Headlight Flutter

the light isn't going in and out, the physical mechanisim that pops the headlights up keeps going up and down for a minute after i turn the headlights on
Old 05-23-2012, 12:16 PM
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Re: Headlight Flutter

So its like the motor is running too long?

Mine fluttered too on the highway, but it was because there was a loose bolt inside the housing that allowed the wind to move it slightly.
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Re: Headlight Flutter

Yes, its like the motor is running too long. It's happening in the driveway/parking lot, not at highway speeds.

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