Is this normal? - Page 2

BernieB · 10-21-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Crmzendrgone

Ah there is the answer I wasn't looking for. So are there some mounting bolts loose or is the whole assemble screwed.

The reason I ask I have noticed at night that in the front right side of my engine bay through my cowl on the hood. I can see a flicker of light I don't know if it is the headlamp shining some how back into the engine bay(sounds weird I know) or if something is sparking, seeing as how the battery is right there?

Try driving it at night without the headlights (use just the parking lights) and see if you still get the flicker.

Crmzendrgone · 10-21-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BernieB

Try driving it at night without the headlights (use just the parking lights) and see if you still get the flicker.

Dang why didn't I think of that. Thanks.

BernieB · 10-21-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Crmzendrgone

Dang why didn't I think of that. Thanks.

Because, like most of the exceptional people who visit this forum, you have no problems at all "seeing the light". It's getting you to see the dark that's the problem.

Come to the dark side - we have cookies.

crabtruck · 10-21-2009, 05:19 AM

^^^^^^^That made my day Bernie.

leolkfrm · 10-21-2009, 06:21 AM

Flicka!!! isn't that a horse??

Crmzendrgone · 10-21-2009, 10:03 AM

Ok so I drove with the lights out and was still able to see a flash/flicker so maybe it is the park lights (that may be a stretch) so next time I walk on the wild side and drive with no lights.

Crmzendrgone · 10-21-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BernieB

Come to the dark side - we have cookies.

OOOH I know. greatest sales pitch ever works all the time.

BernieB · 10-21-2009, 12:11 PM

And if you still get the flicker... Unplug the light under the hood.

Seriously, on my GMC I found that the slope of my driveway was just enough to make it flicker if the wind rocked the truck a little. First time I saw it happen I thought I had a fire under the hood.

Crmzendrgone · 10-21-2009, 12:32 PM

Didn't think about that either will do thanks.

Crmzendrgone · 11-16-2009, 04:48 PM

Ok so I finally was able to realize what it is. I have been having a horrible miss and last night after power steering repair I drove it and it was not just a flash but this time it actually flickered like a timing light was under the hood. Flashed with everyfire. I have been able at a stop light to hear the miss, it was most pernounced on the right side which is exactly were the light comes from.
So what could it be jumping to?(maybe a rhetorical question)

10-21-2009, 06:21 AM	#15
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	Flicka!!! isn't that a horse?? __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

10-21-2009, 10:03 AM	#16
Crmzendrgone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,420	Ok so I drove with the lights out and was still able to see a flash/flicker so maybe it is the park lights (that may be a stretch) so next time I walk on the wild side and drive with no lights. __________________ ENGINES PRODUCE POWER. MOTORS RECEIVE POWER. https://lastroundbestround.com/Home_Page.html

10-21-2009, 12:11 PM	#18
BernieB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,905	And if you still get the flicker... Unplug the light under the hood. Seriously, on my GMC I found that the slope of my driveway was just enough to make it flicker if the wind rocked the truck a little. First time I saw it happen I thought I had a fire under the hood. __________________ If the guys who design 'em had to take one home, use it every day for 2 years, and do all the maint and repairs themselves, cars would have a button on the dash to change the oil, filters & plugs.

10-21-2009, 12:32 PM	#19
Crmzendrgone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,420	Didn't think about that either will do thanks. __________________ ENGINES PRODUCE POWER. MOTORS RECEIVE POWER. https://lastroundbestround.com/Home_Page.html

11-16-2009, 04:48 PM	#20
Crmzendrgone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,420	Ok so I finally was able to realize what it is. I have been having a horrible miss and last night after power steering repair I drove it and it was not just a flash but this time it actually flickered like a timing light was under the hood. Flashed with everyfire. I have been able at a stop light to hear the miss, it was most pernounced on the right side which is exactly were the light comes from. So what could it be jumping to?(maybe a rhetorical question) __________________ ENGINES PRODUCE POWER. MOTORS RECEIVE POWER. https://lastroundbestround.com/Home_Page.html

10-21-2009, 05:19 AM	#14
crabtruck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on your 9 Posts: 3,366	^^^^^^^That made my day Bernie.

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