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Old 03-11-2017, 05:30 PM
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Default Head lights flash when i crank my car.

I recently bought a 1999 deville. But when i turn the key on or start it. The head light and tail lights flash. Jow do i stop this.
 
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Old 03-11-2017, 09:43 PM
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Is the car starting? Does the car have an aftermarket remote start?
 
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Old 03-12-2017, 11:46 AM
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It starts and runs fine. But they flash for about a min. I beleave it is something to do with the factory alarm. But im not sure. And to my knowledge. It is completly stock
 
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Old 03-12-2017, 12:21 PM
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The dash lights don't flash, just the head and taillights?
Are you getting any trouble codes?
 
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Old 03-12-2017, 02:16 PM
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No codes. Dash lights dont flash.
 
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Old 03-12-2017, 02:22 PM
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I beleave this will be the last cadilac ill own. Its always somethung with these cars. And parts are extremly over priced. Now its blowing steam and running hot.
 
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Old 03-12-2017, 06:52 PM
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It's an 18 year old car, you can't expect it to be trouble free.
 
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Old 03-12-2017, 07:36 PM
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the overheating and smoking would be the larger issue. Have a CO test to verify head gaskets are not blown. Voltage dropping to BCM would cause lights to flash, but would set a code. Are you using OBD to check for codes.
 
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