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Old Mar 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.
 
Old Mar 11, 2017 | 09:43 PM
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Is the car starting? Does the car have an aftermarket remote start?
 
Old Mar 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
 
Old Mar 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?
 
Old Mar 12, 2017 | 02:16 PM
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No codes. Dash lights dont flash.
 
Old Mar 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.
 
Old Mar 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.
 
Old Mar 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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