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by bobbel0809
Mon Mar 04, 2019 5:47 am
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: Head Lights Flash when Braking
Replies: 9
Views: 4234

The result from taking it back to the dealership was nothing but at least it didn't cost me anymore. Thanks for the advise on the earth ground and I will look into that. :D Are there any other ground location besides the opposite end of the battery cable to the frame? It is interesting that you ment...
by bobbel0809
Fri Mar 01, 2019 7:35 am
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: Head Lights Flash when Braking
Replies: 9
Views: 4234

I purchased the volt meter you sent me the link on and seems to be working good. I get green lights during driving with about 14.5 Volts. When my Pathfinder is off I get yellow and red lights so thinking it could be something with the battery. Wondering if during the time I purchased the new battery...
by bobbel0809
Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:02 pm
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: Head Lights Flash when Braking
Replies: 9
Views: 4234

Thank you for the information on this voltmeter. I looked it up on Amazon and looks to be about the same price. I was thinking about something today because I always keep my phone charger plugged into the top power port so was going to see if having something plugged in or not will make a difference...
by bobbel0809
Mon Feb 25, 2019 9:43 am
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: Head Lights Flash when Braking
Replies: 9
Views: 4234

The alternator is the orginal one that came with my 2011 SV V6 because I bought it used with aboout 42K miles on it and haven't replaced it. The lights do more of a flicker like you said. They dim down for about 1/2 sec right at the end of braking when the RPM of the engine go down. One other thing ...
by bobbel0809
Mon Feb 25, 2019 9:21 am
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: Head Lights Flash when Braking
Replies: 9
Views: 4234

Thanks eieio for your reply.

Sorry i wasn't clear on the alternator part. I assumed this was the problem going into the dealership but they said it was fine and didn't need to be replaced. We will see what happens when I take it back in this week.
by bobbel0809
Mon Feb 25, 2019 7:26 am
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: Head Lights Flash when Braking
Replies: 9
Views: 4234

Head Lights Flash when Braking

Hello, I have been having an issue with my headlight flashing when I decrease speed and as I'm braking to stop or turn. I researched and figured it was the alternator going bad since I have 108 K miles. I replaced the battery about 3 month ago as well and cleaned the terminals really good with bakin...

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