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Dec 18, 2011 | 02:05 AM

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jittery lights

im not sure if this is the rights section but i have been having problems with my headlights bouncing up and down. i have replaced the pivot crank arm on one side which tightened things up a little. then i noticed where the arm connects to the headlight assembly the bushing was worn so i replaced that. could a gear cause this bouncing? i really cant tell where else things are loose. thanks

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Dec 18, 2011 | 02:12 PM

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Anyone?

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Dec 18, 2011 | 04:42 PM

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Are they actually loose or do you think they are flickering/fluttering? I had a light flicker over bumps that looked like a bouncing light, and it turned out to be a bad ground.

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Dec 18, 2011 | 05:09 PM

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i can see the headlight move. its not the bulb or lens. its the whole assembly.

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Dec 18, 2011 | 10:12 PM

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Tighten the screws that hold the headlight to the bucket. My lights flicker a lot especially when braking. Think it's a bad ground?

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Dec 19, 2011 | 12:07 PM

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Are the 2 plastic tabs broken on the back of the headlight bracket? If so, or if they are not slid onto the bracket, that might be your issue.

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Dec 19, 2011 | 12:18 PM

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My driver side is loose as well. With the projectors it's very noticeable. I have to look at things this week. Let me know if you resolve your issue.

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Dec 20, 2011 | 07:17 PM

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i will check all that tomorrow. i will see if the tabs resolve the issue. i know the 4 screws are tight for the actual headlight.

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