"MPH" flicker?

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Jan 27, 2006 | 07:04 PM

rcs128

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"MPH" flicker?

Ok... am I crazy? Every once in a while I sense that the "MPH" on my speedo (the one that switched between MPH and KPH) flickers or flashes. It's one of those "corner of the eye" kind of things. Am I losing it, or is it perhaps tied to some ambient light sensor that makes minute adjustments?

Jan 27, 2006 | 07:09 PM

ericdwong

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I think you're right.

Jan 27, 2006 | 07:52 PM

JustinSwinton

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Ive noticed while i was down here with ours that it seems to flicker, but its only from a reflection of light at a certain angle, or so it seems! just my .02

Justin

Jan 27, 2006 | 07:57 PM

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There is a light sensor on the DIC just above the fuel button which will dim certain lights on the dash and one is being the MPH/KPH on the speedo. So if it get blocked if will effect the lights

Jan 27, 2006 | 08:38 PM

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interesting, didn't know that was there

Jan 27, 2006 | 09:04 PM

rcs128

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I'm glad to know it's not me losing my mind. Thanks all!

Jan 28, 2006 | 01:54 AM

JustinSwinton

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Guess that explains my theory!!! Learn something new about the cars every day on this forum!! Thanks Zilla!

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There is a light sensor on the DIC just above the fuel button which will dim certain lights on the dash and one is being the MPH/KPH on the speedo. So if it get blocked if will effect the lights

Jan 28, 2006 | 02:48 AM

sebringsilver97coupe

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Zilla

There is a light sensor on the DIC just above the fuel button which will dim certain lights on the dash and one is being the MPH/KPH on the speedo. So if it get blocked if will effect the lights

i think its even owners manual. and yes, depending on where u are etc it'll bug u if u 'think' u saw it but arent for sure. mine does it over here by the house cause theres a couple of overpasses i go under right after another and it flickers between them

same sensor that tells the car not to turn on the approach lamps if its exremely bright outside. that is mentioned in owners manual. ive seen it. and i know its that sensor and not the twilight auto headlamp one cause i dont have the auto headlamps. my sensor says its too bright for approach lamps mainly if i park w/top off in the sun...

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