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disco strobe xenons
« on: 20 February 2016, 10:31:17 AM »

'58 9-5

When I switch off the headlamps they spend 2-3 seconds flickering on-and-off light a strobe, before eventually powering off. This doesn't happen all the time, but appears to be fairly random and can happen after short (<10 miles) or long (>100 miles) journeys

Not yet had a chance to check if there are any codes showing but any thoughts on what I ought to be looking at

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Re: disco strobe xenons
« Reply #1 on: 20 February 2016, 11:36:25 AM »
Nothing to worry about.  It's normal. 
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Re: disco strobe xenons
« Reply #2 on: 20 February 2016, 11:26:01 PM »
Thanks, will get some Swedish techno to accompany the effect
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Re: disco strobe xenons
« Reply #3 on: 21 February 2016, 12:37:27 AM »
It's just the ballast discharging.  You can stop it if you turn off the ignition before the lights - or the other way around!!
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Re: disco strobe xenons
« Reply #4 on: 22 February 2016, 03:20:40 PM »
Mine does exactly the same. I did however noticed a difference when I cleaned the connectors on the front & rear levelling arms.
As for Swedish Techno, OK everyone, sing along, you know the words... ideally in the voice of the Swedish Chef from the Muppets   ;D


Swedish Techno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vOcnzrbTFM

Just noticed the similarity between his eye brows and the headlamps of a DE 9.5.  ;D


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