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Old 12-02-2013, 05:54 PM
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Headlights Flicker With ABS

Anyone notice their headlights "flickering" while the car is under load? I first noticed this when the ABS kicked in driving in snow. Everything with the headlights is OEM.
Old 12-02-2013, 05:57 PM
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If you're noticing that, a grounding kit may help.
Old 12-02-2013, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jktinen
Anyone notice their headlights "flickering" while the car is under load? I first noticed this when the ABS kicked in driving in snow. Everything with the headlights is OEM.
Do you mean when the traction control kicked in?
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yes both traction on accel and the ABS when im sliding while breaking... I have a grounding kit already. I was thinking maybe battery or alt.
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Check your brake fluid level.
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I noticed the same issue today while driving on snow when my abs engaged lights flickered. Also when I take off and tires slip traction control kicks in they also flicker.

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I also thought it might be battery, pick one up today, that didn't work.
Old 12-06-2013, 06:44 AM
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Damn I thought battery also... Ill check the brake fluid level but it seems electrical... Going to the dealor soon to have cat replaced and dif fluid changed, Ill see what they say.
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Please let me know. There's no Infiniti dealership here where I live. The only people that would notice our issue is people who drive in snow. Thanks
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I also checked brake fluid, all good.
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Some audi cars also have the same issue.

Headlights flicker when ESP/ABS activated.
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Happens to my sedan as well. I thought it's something normal.
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I have a 2008 Infiniti g35x sedan
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noticed the same thing! in snow (buffalo, NY) when i brake a little harder then usual i noticed the driver headlight flicker. I didn't notice on non snow days but i have to check that more, but definitely under a little harder braking in snow. fluids ok, battery 4 years old but it starts fine in the cold snap we had recently... suggestions. Dealer here is a money grab!
Old 01-11-2014, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jktinen
I have a grounding kit already. I was thinking maybe battery or alt.
I'm having the same issue...don't have a grounding kit installed yet. Has anyone else tried a grounding kit? Or is that just for sure not a resolution?


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