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Old 03-09-2005, 01:47 PM   #1
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Default Lights Dimming from Fans...

Has anyone noticed their lights dimming as the radiator fans start spinning,

For me its noticeable, but it only does it for a second...

I think it is even more noticeable when my sub is pumping.. but it was happening b4 i installed anything..

Just wondering if this is normal or not...

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Old 03-09-2005, 03:29 PM   #2
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I'm sure its normal, because my car does the exact same. When my sub is pumping the lights dim with the sub. So now i have to buy a capacitor for the sub to stop the lights from dimming.
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Old 03-09-2005, 04:18 PM   #3
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No subs in mine but the lights do flicker noticably on occasion.
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Old 03-09-2005, 04:19 PM   #4
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I'm pretty sure this is a known "feature" of the LR Focus. My headlights flicker when the car is idling too.

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Old 04-09-2005, 06:13 AM   #5
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Hey Simon! I saw your car today..... the tint looks great! Big improvement! Post some pics when you can....
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Old 04-09-2005, 10:54 AM   #6
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yeah I dont have a sub and get the light dimming too, radiator fan, air con, ......doesnt seem to be so bad that the lights flick off then on but it is noticeable.
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Old 04-09-2005, 11:27 AM   #7
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also found out that u can make them dim from pressing the power windows button,

Its fun..
should give it a go

hahah :P
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Old 04-09-2005, 07:58 PM   #8
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Try that plus rear demister... it's fun.
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Old 04-09-2005, 08:24 PM   #9
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Must admit, I've never noticed.

How come I didn't get this feature on mine!!!!!!!!!
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