Lights Flashing interior lights

Xa4cornelis · 7th August 2012, 21:54

Hi all!

I have a problem with my interior lights when my car runs idle, my interior lights are flashing. When I do more rpm it stops. Does anybody know what the problem can be? When the car is off and the lights are on there is no flashing?

I recently had also suffered from VSA, ABS lights spontaneously turned on, and power steering which suddenly disappears. Honda dealer didn't find anything on that.

Thanks for your help!

GazBills · 7th August 2012, 22:01

Any problems starting the car? Reason why I ask is that my accord had same probs round safari park at the weekend. Vsa, abs and airbag errors where flashing up randomly. Went to close windows after parking and they went up very gingerly and after turning off ignition had to call AA for a jump start, diagnosed battery on it's way out. Not surprised at 98k miles though with original battery. It's charging just above the 12.5v needed to start the car but not reaching full charge hence problems when car is run for long periods with aircon, sat nav etc draining it.

Hope this helps,
Gaz

Xa4cornelis · 7th August 2012, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by GazBills

Any problems starting the car? Reason why I ask is that my accord had same probs round safari park at the weekend. Vsa, abs and airbag errors where flashing up randomly. Went to close windows after parking and they went up very gingerly and after turning off ignition had to call AA for a jump start, diagnosed battery on it's way out. Not surprised at 98k miles though with original battery. It's charging just above the 12.5v needed to start the car but not reaching full charge hence problems when car is run for long periods with aircon, sat nav etc draining it.

Hope this helps,
Gaz

Hi Gaz!

Thanks, but had no problems with starting yet :P (hopefully it stays like this

My battery is 2 months old, I checked it after a ride, at it was 12,79V.

The problems with the VSA and ABS where there only once, didn't came back:S

Xa4cornelis · 8th August 2012, 08:41

Nobody who can help me??

NoNumpty · 8th August 2012, 08:46

Sorry - not here - I don't usually have the interior lights on while Engine is running

Are all the interior lights flashing?

Xa4cornelis · 8th August 2012, 08:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoNumpty

Sorry - not here - I don't usually have the interior lights on while Engine is running

Are all the interior lights flashing?

Haha no I don't have them on also usually, but when somebody is getting in my car, even the footwell kit flashes, so it's annoying

NoNumpty · 8th August 2012, 09:10

Are they flashing on and off or bright and dim?

Xa4cornelis · 8th August 2012, 09:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoNumpty

Are they flashing on and off or bright and dim?

Bright and dim, very fast, also my sidelights have the same :S

But when the car is not started there is no problem

Staffs Deltic · 8th August 2012, 12:38

Could be your alternator on the way out?

Xa4cornelis · 8th August 2012, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Staffs Deltic

Could be your alternator on the way out?

What's a alternator?

Sorry sometimes things are named different in English then in Dutch

CCC · 8th August 2012, 14:55

The battery should be OK at 12.5-12.7v when the engine is off, not sure about when running though?

NoNumpty · 8th August 2012, 15:04

An alternator is an electromechanical device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of alternating current.

Basically it's what provides the electricity when the engine is running

Xa4cornelis · 8th August 2012, 15:50

Ahaa, but when I make more rpm it's gone, that is weird isn't it?

Staffs Deltic · 8th August 2012, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xa4cornelis

Ahaa, but when I make more rpm it's gone, that is weird isn't it?

Definately get your alternator checked, that is a sign it is on its way out. When the car is ticking over the alternator is turning slow and if it is on its way out it will not be producing enough power. Revving the engine will in turn increase the speed of the alternator and increase the amount of current being supplied which gives enough power to stop the lights flickering.

Xa4cornelis · 8th August 2012, 16:06

Okay thanks! Will do that

Xa4cornelis · 8th August 2012, 16:18

I have checked it again,

When my car is of battery says: 12,7V
When it's idle: 13,8V
More RPM: 14,7V

RickHondaR · 8th August 2012, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xa4cornelis

I have checked it again,

When my car is of battery says: 12,7V
When it's idle: 13,8V
More RPM: 14,7V

I would guess that is normal, try disconnecting your battery for an hour or so to reset all the electronics in the car

Staffs Deltic · 8th August 2012, 16:56

Battery might be fully charged even with a dogy alternator (it all depends on how many miles you do). Its the output from the alternator that needs to be checked not the battery. Better to take it to a garage to get it checked out.

keef076 · 8th August 2012, 23:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Staffs Deltic

Battery might be fully charged even with a dogy alternator (it all depends on how many miles you do). Its the output from the alternator that needs to be checked not the battery. Better to take it to a garage to get it checked out.

+1

Xa4cornelis · 9th August 2012, 15:25

They checked the alternator, it was fine

What can it be now? Other options??

Thanks!

7th August 2012, 21:54	#1 (permalink)
Xa4cornelis Supporter Car: 2008 Silverstone Join Date: 7th January 2012 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,034 Thanks given: 107 Thanked 166 Times in 164 Posts iTrader: (2)	Flashing interior lights Hi all! I have a problem with my interior lights when my car runs idle, my interior lights are flashing. When I do more rpm it stops. Does anybody know what the problem can be? When the car is off and the lights are on there is no flashing? I recently had also suffered from VSA, ABS lights spontaneously turned on, and power steering which suddenly disappears. Honda dealer didn't find anything on that. Thanks for your help!

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Xa4cornelis Supporter Thread starter Car: 2008 Silverstone Join Date: 7th January 2012 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,034 Thanks given: 107 Thanked 166 Times in 164 Posts iTrader: (2)	Nobody who can help me??

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NoNumpty Supporter Car: 2008 2.2 i-CTDi ES NHB Join Date: 20th May 2008 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 4,104 Thanks given: 57 Thanked 340 Times in 325 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sorry - not here - I don't usually have the interior lights on while Engine is running Are all the interior lights flashing?

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NoNumpty Supporter Car: 2008 2.2 i-CTDi ES NHB Join Date: 20th May 2008 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 4,104 Thanks given: 57 Thanked 340 Times in 325 Posts iTrader: (0)	Are they flashing on and off or bright and dim?

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Staffs Deltic Hey up duck! Car: Civic Type R GT Join Date: 7th December 2009 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 4,807 Thanks given: 697 Thanked 916 Times in 830 Posts iTrader: (9)	Could be your alternator on the way out?

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CCC Join Date: 10th October 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,203 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts iTrader: (0)	The battery should be OK at 12.5-12.7v when the engine is off, not sure about when running though?

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NoNumpty Supporter Car: 2008 2.2 i-CTDi ES NHB Join Date: 20th May 2008 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 4,104 Thanks given: 57 Thanked 340 Times in 325 Posts iTrader: (0)	An alternator is an electromechanical device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of alternating current. Basically it's what provides the electricity when the engine is running

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Xa4cornelis Supporter Thread starter Car: 2008 Silverstone Join Date: 7th January 2012 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,034 Thanks given: 107 Thanked 166 Times in 164 Posts iTrader: (2)	Ahaa, but when I make more rpm it's gone, that is weird isn't it?

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Xa4cornelis Supporter Thread starter Car: 2008 Silverstone Join Date: 7th January 2012 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,034 Thanks given: 107 Thanked 166 Times in 164 Posts iTrader: (2)	Okay thanks! Will do that

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Xa4cornelis Supporter Thread starter Car: 2008 Silverstone Join Date: 7th January 2012 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,034 Thanks given: 107 Thanked 166 Times in 164 Posts iTrader: (2)	I have checked it again, When my car is of battery says: 12,7V When it's idle: 13,8V More RPM: 14,7V

8th August 2012, 16:56	#18 (permalink)
Staffs Deltic Hey up duck! Car: Civic Type R GT Join Date: 7th December 2009 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 4,807 Thanks given: 697 Thanked 916 Times in 830 Posts iTrader: (9)	Battery might be fully charged even with a dogy alternator (it all depends on how many miles you do). Its the output from the alternator that needs to be checked not the battery. Better to take it to a garage to get it checked out.

9th August 2012, 15:25	#20 (permalink)
Xa4cornelis Supporter Thread starter Car: 2008 Silverstone Join Date: 7th January 2012 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,034 Thanks given: 107 Thanked 166 Times in 164 Posts iTrader: (2)	They checked the alternator, it was fine What can it be now? Other options?? Thanks!