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Old 24 Nov 2003, 09:59 pm
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when I first start my PT all the lighting the car has keeps flickering, like the lights keep getting dim and bright...[:I] also right when I put the car in D the lights go dim and then brighten up every second [xx(]
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Old 24 Nov 2003, 10:28 pm
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Sounds like a ground problem. Either that or a intermittent major short. If it "always" does it, it shouldn't be bad to troubleshoot. If it only does it occasionally, it could be a bear.
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Old 25 Nov 2003, 01:33 am
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it always does it, nice color by the way
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Old 25 Nov 2003, 02:56 am
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Thanks midnight.
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Old 25 Nov 2003, 10:38 am
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Sounds to me as if there is a problem with the altenator and/or wiring. Does the RPM's drop when you put it in drive, with the brake on? IF it happens all of the time, it should be a piece of cake for the DC techs. [:I]
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Old 25 Nov 2003, 11:26 am
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Check this out...if it's the same symptomatically, it might be a common problem. In a couple weeks, I'll be hittin' the dealer up with the same complaint along with a couple others...

http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...hTerms=flicker

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Old 25 Nov 2003, 12:20 pm
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quote:Originally posted by CarolinaBlue_GT

Check this out...if it's the same symptomatically, it might be a common problem. In a couple weeks, I'll be hittin' the dealer up with the same complaint along with a couple others...

http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...hTerms=flicker

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Well, don't settle for: "DEALER CHECKED WIRING TO PCM, ALLG ROUNDS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. NOTHING FOUND. " To me, that just means they didn't look hard enough.
Does the RPM fluctuate when it happens? [:I]
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Old 25 Nov 2003, 01:08 pm
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I have the exact problem mentioned in Triple's post. I have spoken to my dealer about it. They are aware of the issue but no fix has been issued yet. So far it seems that I have had every problem listed for the 03's

Steering Rack Replaced
PCM replaced
Lights Flickering
Rear windshield washer weeping
Had my headlamps replaced due to discolouration

All I can say is "thank goodness for the Waranty..."

Still love my car though...wouldn't trade it for the world....OK maybe a GT ragtop.
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I have no warranty so I have to fix this problem myself
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Old 26 Nov 2003, 09:47 am
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I have no warranty so I have to fix this problem myself
Gack! My condolences

Since that's the case, whenever I get to the dealer, I'l lpass along their course of action and let you know. At least it might point you in the right direction as to wear to look! [8D]

Later! [8)]
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