YW84U
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Go figure...
After suffering from the dreaded voltage guage bouncing, and the corresponding rythmic flicker of the headlamps for several years, I have at last the solution (at least in my case).......
The heater/blower motor needs replacing! (of course....)
After some squeaking on low speeds, then finally finding smoke in the ****pit when I started up yesterday, I decided to plunk in a new motor. I found that the old one was filthy, and was difficult to turn by hand. With the new one in, I started to notice that my electricals were rock steady - a byproduct of the motor swap? Makes sense in a way, as the flicker may be the amperage draw from a motor due to seize up.
Not terribly scientific I suppose, but to all those seeking a solution, perhaps try and unplug the heater blower to see if that solves the flicker for you!
After suffering from the dreaded voltage guage bouncing, and the corresponding rythmic flicker of the headlamps for several years, I have at last the solution (at least in my case).......
The heater/blower motor needs replacing! (of course....)
After some squeaking on low speeds, then finally finding smoke in the ****pit when I started up yesterday, I decided to plunk in a new motor. I found that the old one was filthy, and was difficult to turn by hand. With the new one in, I started to notice that my electricals were rock steady - a byproduct of the motor swap? Makes sense in a way, as the flicker may be the amperage draw from a motor due to seize up.
Not terribly scientific I suppose, but to all those seeking a solution, perhaps try and unplug the heater blower to see if that solves the flicker for you!
