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Instrument panel lights and headlights flicker
May 9th, 2007, 12:51 PM
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RE: Instrument panel lights and headlights flicker
the newer 07's like mine built Feb 12 of 07 does not have this problem. As well as a few other guys with newer build dates and the 3.9 have not seen this problem. Im suspicious of that guys answer.
May 9th, 2007, 8:39 PM
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RE: Instrument panel lights and headlights flicker
I agree, I do admit GM sometimes will look the other way on a common problem. And I was worried about this problem being one of those. BUT, the bulletin clearly states a fix is on the way...and someone a few posts ago actually had his car fixed..AND rbarrios's impala doesnt have this problem now.
May 10th, 2007, 6:18 AM
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RE: Instrument panel lights and headlights flicker
yah, but like the previous person said, and the service manager said, even though the bulletin says the fix for the problem is coming soon, it could be 9 months or longer...ugh. I will try to follow the route of the coil pack and see if that changes anything.
May 10th, 2007, 3:36 PM
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RE: Instrument panel lights and headlights flicker
Is the coil and ground strap supposed to stop the flickering headlight problem? My service rep seemed to think it was to fix a noise problem in the ignition sysytem.
May 10th, 2007, 6:56 PM
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I wonder if Wayne C could give us the specifics of his fix. maybe he wasnt havning the same problem we are talking about. I guess i got my hopes up too soon.
May 16th, 2007, 2:10 PM
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RE: Instrument panel lights and headlights flicker
THEY FIXED IT!! THEY FIXED IT!! THEY FIXED IT!!!
I just went to my dealer today to check on things, they said they would call if they found something out, but I decided to check anyways, and it was a good thing!! A full TSB with the fix and new parts is up on the service system dated May 9th. And yes, just as Wayne C said, it is the replacement of the ignition coil and adding a ground strap to the coil. All of the parts are in stock now! Everyone..call your dealers! I have an appointment in two weeks, and I will be the first one they're doing. I guess this settles any doubts of GM fixing their mistakes and hopefully this solves all of my issues with my car. It's been a long six monthes... GM document ID # 1970489
I just went to my dealer today to check on things, they said they would call if they found something out, but I decided to check anyways, and it was a good thing!! A full TSB with the fix and new parts is up on the service system dated May 9th. And yes, just as Wayne C said, it is the replacement of the ignition coil and adding a ground strap to the coil. All of the parts are in stock now! Everyone..call your dealers! I have an appointment in two weeks, and I will be the first one they're doing. I guess this settles any doubts of GM fixing their mistakes and hopefully this solves all of my issues with my car. It's been a long six monthes... GM document ID # 1970489
May 21st, 2007, 8:24 AM
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Well I dropped my car off at the dealer here in Missouri for the coil and ground strap. We will see if it fixes the problem. Has anyone had the repair done and did it fix the problem or is it still there? I will keep my fingers crossed.
June 1st, 2007, 8:34 PM
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RE: Instrument panel lights and headlights flicker
Had repair parts put on my car Wednesday, May 30. Drove at highway speeds of 70-75 MPH at night on I-65 in Northwest Indiana and there was no flicker of either the headlights or the instrument panel lights. Made sure that engine kicked down into 3 cylinder mode.It seems that they actually fixed it. Only took eight months, but I guess better late than never.