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Old May 1, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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Ok like the title said I did the hi-4 and did the hid low and high. The high beams are flickering and when the ac is on it also flickers what could be the problems? Thanks for the help.
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Old May 1, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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Double check all of your connections, it sounds like maybe the extra vibration from your ac kicking on and off may be causing some continuity issues.
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Old May 1, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Checked all the connections and nothing. I also have them wired trough the relay harness that is suppose to hit rid of that I thought frustrating. I will be doing the drl's to run in sink with the turn, but don't know how to do it.
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Old May 2, 2012 | 12:09 AM
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All of the power needed to run those 4 lights, a/c, & maybe e-fans could just be putting a load on the alternator.
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Old May 2, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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Maybe so, that was my next upgrade with the wire mod for all the power sources.
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Old May 2, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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Which alternator are you running? I have the oem style 145 amp on my 1500HD, running a 6 high ( highs, lows fogs, with 80 watt lows and 100 watt highs), GMT900 e fans and of course whatever else and have no noticable "flickering".

If you are running a 105 or something I could definetely see it being overrun. Escpecially just the loading and unloading of the clutch if that's when it flickers the lights. Or some bad connection somewhere or damaged wiring of course.

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Old May 2, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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Yeah that's what I'm going to the parts store after work to get is the 145 amp alt. I'm going to be installing Efans which harness should I get the Nelson or blackbear?
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Old May 2, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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Yeah that's what I'm going to the parts store after work to get is the 145 amp alt. I'm going to be installing Efans which harness should I get the Nelson or blackbear?
I went with Blackbear or more appropriately his supplier being LS1fans. It's a decent harness and seems well made. If I could have found the oem one off of a 05+ truck I would have went that route and still may eventually if I snag one just so its all oem looking. Can't complain though as mine is very clean as well.
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Old May 2, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Yes I would like that oem look without all the relays hanging everywhere. But convenience right now is what's taking place. I will also keep an eye open when I go or call the salvage yard looking for parts.
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