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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Hey guys,

I bought a set of h13 bixenons a few days ago, and it was fine the first day, than it starts flickering. I live in victoria BC, and the weather here has been bad lately and i really do need my lights to be working. Any pointers on what i can do?

I bought it back to the shop were i bought them from, they tested it and it was fine so i cant get a refund for my lights. Has anyone else had this problem?

Thank you so much in advance
 
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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Suspect you have a problem with the voltage regulator that controls the alternator output.
 
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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how do i fix it? i heard there are problems with the canadian model fords..
 
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 03:35 AM
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Unfortunately an alternator output test will not indicate any problem in this case because the alternator is charging, however, the lights do indicate a voltage regulation problem.
The only way I know to correct that problem is to replace the alternator if the voltage regulator is in it. You didn't state the year of the vehicle , some of the very latest years have the voltage controlled by the computer.
 
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