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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 10:52 PM
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Flickering light issues.

Hi I am looking for some input as to what would cause my headlights, tail lights,and running lights In my 1983 Ford E350 Motorhome to flicker off and on. Are there relays that control these items? If so where are they located? I am not experiencing any problems with my brake or signal lights. Items replaced: Light switch, dimmer switch.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 10:59 PM
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What did the connector to the headlight sw look like? Ive changed a lot of em that one or more connectors got ""warm""
 
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 11:12 PM
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Can't remember what the connector looked like but I can turn my lights on and check to see if it gets warm under there. Do you think it might be a connector problem cause everything looked really good when I changed out the switch?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 11:18 PM
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What I meant was that usually 1 or more wires melted in the connector. Lights would come and go or flicker. I would recheck the connector . I don't remember the wire colors but check where the larger wires are in the conn.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 11:47 AM
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Okay I'll recheck all the connections. Thx 163 for your input. greatly appreciated.
 
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