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C Thamm · 09-28-2015, 09:22 AM

'29 Model A is running fine but if you use the headlights and cowl lights, the lights flicker and the amp meter needle bounces back and forth. Car runs fine and will idle without a problem. Any ideas or quick fixes.

DJ S · 09-28-2015, 09:53 AM

Sand the cotacts at the bottom of the steering column.

CarlG · 09-28-2015, 09:56 AM

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If you are still using the original (or repop replacement) connectors at the base of the headlight bucket, there may be your problem. Also check the ground between the headlight buckets and the headlight bar. If you have had the headlight bar painted or powder coated, very likely it's not making a good ground.

I solved both of these problems by hard wiring thru the connector (using bullet connectors) and running a separate ground wire.

09-28-2015, 09:22 AM	#1
C Thamm Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Centerville, MA Posts: 4	Flickering headlights '29 Model A is running fine but if you use the headlights and cowl lights, the lights flicker and the amp meter needle bounces back and forth. Car runs fine and will idle without a problem. Any ideas or quick fixes.

09-28-2015, 09:53 AM	#2
DJ S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Southwick, MA Posts: 590	Re: Flickering headlights Sand the cotacts at the bottom of the steering column.

09-28-2015, 09:56 AM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Flickering headlights Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you are still using the original (or repop replacement) connectors at the base of the headlight bucket, there may be your problem. Also check the ground between the headlight buckets and the headlight bar. If you have had the headlight bar painted or powder coated, very likely it's not making a good ground. I solved both of these problems by hard wiring thru the connector (using bullet connectors) and running a separate ground wire. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club