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BeckyRider

Seeking Advice on Troubleshooting Dimming and Flickering Headlights in 2005 Kia Cerato

Low beam and high beam seems too high or too low

Dim or flickering lights

Hey! I'm dealing with a bit of a head-scratcher here with my 2005 Kia Cerato with a Gasoline engine. The boy's acting funny - both the low and high beams aren't at the right levels and my lights keep dimming or flickering. I have this hunch it might be due to an Indicator defect but I'm not entirely confident. Has anyone out there experienced the same issue and got it resolved at their local workshop? I'd really appreciate any tips or pointers you guys might have to narrow down the problem and better understand the troubleshooting process. Looking forward to sharing experiences. Thanks in advance!

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WolfRider98

Hey there! Your issue sounds quite a bit like what happened with my 2003 Kia Spectra. I'd class myself as having low experience when it comes to car mechanics. Basically, I noticed a similar problem - the lights kept flickering, just like with your Cerato. Turned out the issue was with a defective lamp. I took it to my local workshop, and they were able to solve the problem fairly quickly. The fix ran me about 102€, but it was worth it. If you haven't already, I'd suggest examining your lamps and replacing them if necessary because that might be your issue too. Of course, this is just my experience, and it might not necessarily hold true for your car, given the specific year, model, and type of engine. If you can share a little more about your vehicle and what specific symptoms you're noticing, I'd be happy to try to help you further. Hope this helps and best of luck with your problem!

BeckyRider (Author)

Hey! Thanks for dropping by and sharing your experience. It's worth noting about the lamp defect, I'll definitely have a check on that. My Cerato has been around 154418 KM on the meter, last serviced about a four months ago. Apart from the weird lights behaviour, it's been acting pretty okay. Will give your advice a shot and update you about the outcome. Cheers!

WolfRider98

Hey again, glad to see my comments might have been of some help. I'm no mechanic, but from what I recall, the lamp issue in my Kia Spectra had something to do with worn-out parts due to the car's age and mileage, much like what your Cerato might be experiencing. You mentioned that your last service was about four months ago. I'm just wondering if they happened to check your headlight adjustment, bulb condition, and the electrical connector. Sometimes, the contacts in the lamps can become dirty or corroded, which might cause issues like dimming or flickering lights. Also, a misaligned headlight might be too high or too low. For your flickering situation, it could also be a voltage fluctuation issue. Check if your alternator is working correctly. If the voltage is not steady, it will cause the lights to flicker. Anyway, I'd say it's certainly worth getting a pro to take a look if replacing the lamp doesn't sort things out. Good luck and keep us posted. Cheers!

BeckyRider (Author)

You've been a top helper! Didn't cross my mind about the worn-out parts and the issues with the electrical connector you've mentioned. I reckon it's time to bring my Cerato back to the local workshop and have the professionals check it out, especially the alternator and voltage issue part. Thanks a bunch for your insights, I'll make sure to keep you updated about it. Much appreciated! Cheers!

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