I have a 2008 honda accord ex-l. When driving with lights on both dim and bright lights flicker, like you are flashing them. It happens every 1 to 2 minutes especially when running the air conditioner. Dealer nor honda has any solution. This is a distraction which could cause an accident.
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2008 honda accord ex-l 4cyl auto. Headlights dim whenever A/C cycles. Cars at night sometimes think that I am flashing my lights at them.
Headlights blink out briefly while driving at night. This is a continuing problem not a singular incident.
2008 honda accord 4 cylinder headlights consistently dim and brighten with the A/C on. This is not a minor change in illumination. It looks like you are lowering or dimming your lights and then immediately brightening them. This causes a misconception by others of an intent to pass or to ask them to dim lights if they are coming toward me. Honda dealership is saying this is normal. I have never had a vehicle do this before. I have been driving for 35 years and owned numerous vehicles. This cannot be misconstrued as "average" cycling of the electrical system. The variation of the illumination and the occurrence rate is absurdly out of proportion.
I bought a brand new 2008 honda accord with a 4 cylinder engine. When the air conditioner kicks on and the headlights are on there is a noticeable and quick dimming almost flashing of the headlights and taillights. It is bright enough to seem as though I am flickering my head lights to the person in front of me on the highway and this is a serious safety hazard. I contacted honda both the dealership and a regional representative and was told this is "normal" and "within specs". I am not alone with this problem as I have found many others with the same problem and they were all told the same from honda representatives. I have owned over 50 cars in my lifetime and flickering lights, let alone on a brand new $27000 care should never be considered "normal." thank you for your time and I appreciate any feedback you would be able to provide. Sincerely, john kalapodis
About every minute or so the lights on my 2008 honda accord dim as I am driving down the road. It looks like I am flashing my lights. This happens when the fan kicks in, A/C or defrost is on. It is very distracting.
Headlights on the 2008 honda accord briefly dim/flicker every 18 seconds whenever the air conditioning is in use.
Purchased a 2008 honda accord june 29,2008. Finally got a chance to drive the vehicle for a period of time with the headlight on last night and noticed that the headlights keep dimming momentarily as the A/C or fan cycles about every 20-30 seconds. Two issues that I have is that honda is aware of the issues as every 2008 accord does the same thing. It is rather noticeable and very distracting not only to the driver but no doubt to other drivers that think I may be flashing my lights at them.
On all 2008 accord ex-l 4 cylinder models, the exterior lights (most noticeable on headlights) momentarily dim (flicker) whenever the A/C compressor cycles on. This seems to be caused by the current draw of the two engine cooling fans. According to honda, this behavior is "normal" and is controlled by the eld (electronic load detector). In my opinion, this continual and noticeable change in headlight intensity is extremely distracting to me (as the driver). I have no idea how these flickers might be interpreted by oncoming traffic. I have owned many cars in the last 35 years and none has ever exhibited this extremely annoying and potentially dangerous characteristic.
I purchased a 2008 honda accord last week, and drove it at night for the first time today. When the A/C cycles on, the headlights dim momentarily causing a distraction every 20 seconds. This occurs at all speeds, and with low beams used only. Oncoming cars are thinking that I am flashing them as well!
Just bought my 08 accord lx sedan 4 cyl 2 months ago, after 2 days, I noticed that the headlights start flickering every 20 - 30 sec aprox. I went to the "classic honda" dealer 2 times, they said "its normal". This is a safety issue, because it is distracting. Also, other drivers think that I am flashing my lights at them.
Headlights dim noticeably, even at highway speeds, when fan or compressor kick on. Honda refuses to fix problem and calls it normal for the accord!
Headlights dim when AC kicks on and off. They dim for a about 1 sec.
2008 honda accord 4 cylinder ex-l w/navigation: while driving at night headlights flicker when the air conditioner is on. This occurs about every 15 seconds. The headlights become very dim and provide poor visibility and may also appear to other drivers that you are signaling them. It is a big distraction and makes the vehicle a safety hazard to drive at night while the air conditioner is engaged. The manufacturer does not readily offer a solution for this defect.
I own a honda accord 2008 ex sedan with the 190hp v4 engine. The headlamps and tail lamps go dim when I accelerate the car and then decelerate -- not only annoying it happens so often that my night vision is disrupted -- the headlamps are marginal to begin with especially in wet conditions as they wash out.
My 2008 honda accord ex-l lights flicker or dim at night when all equip. Or AC is on very distracting for me must be for the other drivers that meet me on the road have been to dealer twice for this problem and they say it is normal I have an 2007 accord that dose not have this problem also have a 2003 acura tls that does not or have I ever had this problem in the 50 years I have been owning cars. What to do next??
Bought a brand new 2008 honda accord ex-l sedan. Headlights keep going dim when air conditioner kicks on. It is very annoying and other motor vehicles think I am flashing them. This occurs at least once every 2-3 minutes. I have read numerous complaints in chat forums regarding this issue that is affecting other drivers of the same year, make, and model.
2008 honda accord 4 cylinder ex sedan. I just purchased the car new on 06/14/2008. When driving it for the first time at night, I noticed the headlamps dim and then return to full brightness in sync with the air conditioner compressor clutch engaging. The dimming occurs every 20 to 30 seconds when the air conditioner is on. It is very distracting and not typical of any of my previous cars. Dealer does not have a solution to this problem.
I just bought a 2008 honda accord 4cyl. The headlamps dim on and off every 20 seconds or so .it seems to dim when A/C compressor comes on. Honda websites said this is "normal"?
I bought a 2008 honda accord approximately four weeks ago, when driving the car (with A/C on) the exterior lights flicker approximately every 15-30 minutes. The dealership has not provided a solution. Lights flickering is an unsafe and unacceptable condition. Other drivers do not know the flickering lights are not an act of aggression, nor is it safe for driver's to be exposed to continuous flickering lights. There are extensive postings on the internet regarding this problem. I would implore this agency to protect the safety of the public by researching this highly documented safety issue and requiring honda to fix this faulty design.
2008 honda accord ex-l navi 4 cylinder. While driving at night with climate control on, as the A/C compressor cycles on, the headlights and all other lights dim noticeably. Honda dealer has stated this is "normal" for hondas, although my previous 2007 accord ex-l 4 cylinder did not exhibit this "feature". It is a safety issue and a defect with the automobile. Other drivers notice this "dimming" and assume you are flashing your headlights at them.
Headlights dim as air conditioning compressor cycles off and on. I have owned over 30 cars in my lifetime and this is the first time I have seen this. Apparently honda claims this is "normal". It is distracting to the driver and to oncoming cars. I have the 2008 lx-p model - 4 cylinder.
Headlights flicker each time AC compressor comes on. Vehicle is a 2008 honda accord lx-p (4cyl). Really annoying and could be a safety issue. Other vehicles flash their lights at me.
When driving at night regardless of the speed, with the A/C on the headlights flickers intermittently. I have read other web sites that its been a problem for this particular vehicle and model. Many have been to the dealer and have spoken to the manufacture which resulting as this is normal for this type of vehicle/model. This raises big concerns when driving at night, having your headlights flicker intermittently poses a safety hazard. Please looking into this matter. The dealerships and car manufacturer's answer to this problem is not acceptable.
Blinking headlights on my 2008 accord, with the air conditioner running at night each time the compressor cycles on (about every 30 seconds) the headlights blink. Honda states this is normal, I say it is abnormal and distracting. This is a design flaw that surely needs to be corrected. There are thousands of complaints on the internet about this. It breaks a drivers concentration and is frustrating.
I have a 2008 honda accord, 4-cyl. Headlights appear to "flicker." I have seen other complaints of this problem, but they appear to be to a much greater degree than my problem. However, this problem could get worse and could cause an accident, I.e., another driver could interpret the headlight flicker as permission to pull out in traffic and cause a collision.
I own a new 2008 honda accord ex 4-cyl. When the A/C is on, my headlights, running lights and tail lights flicker dim to bright approximately every 40 seconds while at idle and while driving. This is a major concern and should be corrected. I will contact all insurance companies concerning this.
Car idles high and eratic since a new alternator was put on due to light(in and out) flickering along with fan and radio cutting out when A/C unit is used and cooling fans kick on and off.since then car idles high, surges went fron tacking 1100 cold to 1500. Went from warm idle at 600 and is now 8-900rpms.lights still do the same thing but they agree there was a voltage drop after two dealers said it was acharcteristic.after two month the cars going back in for a second seat track and a syl plate that was damaged.now along with a list of problems the front bumper is pealing in same spot on left and right side near headlights.I alreadt complained about the bumpers not fitting.dealer did idle relearn procedeure that did nothing.check fuel cap message comes on and check engine light was on.they claim after 20 years of driving and 4 hondas,I don't know how to put a gas cap on.worst car I ever had.the worst part is the attitude of the dealers and honda.I have been waiting for over two months for a rep,las time dealer snuck a note in that I refused to see the rep.I faxed them a demand letter to see the rep and another dealer was also supposed to set a meeting up.they claim he is out with a bad back(philadelphia area rep,)I am suing honda under the lemon law.I had enough.the suit was filed and my court date is in october,contact me with any questions or comments.car alo smell like a rotten egg.
Voltage drop when A/C compressor turns on, resulting in headlights and taillights dimming/flickering.
Letter regarding the safe operation of his 2008 honda accord, feels the flickering head lights presents a safety problem other drivers may interpret as aggressive driving. *kb the consumer stated the headlights flickered every 30 seconds.
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