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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 11:50 PM
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I just purchased an 03 coupe. the only mods are led lights all around and a borla axle back. I can turn my headlights on and pop them up with the engine off but they wont flip down unless the engine is running. is this normal operation? Not only that, but with the head light switch in the off position (still popped up) and with the key out of the ignition, the headlights are very dimly lit and flickering. the only way to get them to turn off and flip down is to start the car, turn the headlight stalk to the on position and then turn the stalk to the off position. has any one dealt with a similar issue?
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 08:36 AM
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the LED headlights can have adverse effect on our cars

try turning on the hi beams before turning them off
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That's what it sounds like, you have LED bulbs in your headlights.
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 10:22 AM
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Wow, what an easy"fix." that totally worked thanks!.
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