Headlights problems of the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue

My headlights flicker and dim which is dangerous during nigh time driving, so I am unable to drive when its dark out. Also my blinkers work off and on. I feel gm should cover a recall on these problems.

Headlights, instrument lights, and fan dim and or flicker while driving. The problem is most prevalent when the temperature is colder and during acceleration. However problem also exists under normal city and highway driving conditions. Engine performance and radio does not falter during the dimming of the lights. Alternator was replaced following TSB 010603001 one year ago. Problem appeared resolved until cold weather set in again.

Headlights were flickering. Similair to someone trying to blow out a candle. To the point it looked like the light were almost going out. Happened on I-83 just north of I-695.

The headlights pulsate at night. Also, the dashboard lights become dim, then become bright. The dealer finds no defects.

While driving headlights dimmed without warning. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The fan blower motor also went up and down while the headlight were dimming.

Headlights flicker during cold nights (below 30 degrees). Cars think I am flashing my high beams on or off and want to pass. This has caused a number of drivers to become annoyed with me. I have not noticed this happening lately since the temperatures have been above freezing at night.

I have a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue that has headlights that dim and flicker. It is more prevalent in colder temperatures. I bought the vehicle new and have noticed it since I purchased it.

I bought the car in the spring from a gm dealer. Now, that it's in the winter, when it's cold, the headlights flicker badly. It's dangerous. It's tied to engine rpm. At idle, the lights are fine. As you accelerate the engine, the lights flicker down. . . . . They get dim and flash back to normal. I just replaced the battery and it made no difference. It's got to be in the alternator/voltage regualtor. This is a safety defect. The lights are supposed to work like the lights on every other car. . . . It'll be nearly impossible to duplcate because when the car gets warm, the problem goes away.

Consumer states that all vehicle lights will intermittenly flicker on/off while driving. Manufacturer advised consumer that problem is "normal" operation within vehicle specifications and there is no remedy. Ts.

I have a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Since I purchased the vehicle I have noticed that the headklights flicker. And, wehn I say flicker I mean they almost go totally out then come back on. I ahve taken it to the dealer where I purchased the vehicle. Have ran a computer scan on it, which showed no error codes, they insisted that it was the a/c compressor kicking on. I admit it is possible, but not to the extent that it is happening. Which, is constantly. As long as the headlights are on. There is a flicker, I checked the bulbs, there is no corosion around the connectors, all connections are tight. I have joined an online forum for the model vehicle that I have and almost all of the other users in the group have experienced the same thing. I would like something done about this and have no idea who to contact. I have a wife and 2 small children, so, naturally I want the vehicle to be safe. The dealer (simmons-rockwell in hornell, n. Y. . Read more...

Headlights flicker on/off and dim, dealer will be notified. . Consumer stated the problem was reported and the dealer informed consumer that they are aware of the problem.

Known TSB does not correct problem. Safety issue as headlights dim substantially.

Automatic headlights dim/flicker to the point that oncoming turning drivers think I am giving them the high beams to go ahead and turn in my path. I nearly had one high speed head on collision due to this problem. The defect seems to be related to street lamps and ambient lights.

While driving at night a malfunction occurred within headlight assemebly which caused headlights to completely turn off, cause unknown. Dealer replaced alternator twice due to a service bulletin, dealer also found on one occasion that the bolt for the battery ground cable had bottomed out in the block not allowing cable to ground consistently, dealer also found that when the air pump engages the lights dim, consumer was told by the dealer that the lights flickering is normal, however consumer states the lights come on and off as they please. Noise heard from the rear, dealer found right rear tire cupped badly, consumer did not give any specific tire inforamtion.

While driving headlights will dim down and come back up. Also, this happens with air conditioning, it will slow down and speed up. Dimming of the headlights may send wrong signals to another driver.

Headlights and lights inside vehicle will dim to a very low light when weather gets cold. Contacted dealer ,and dealer was not able to do anything about the problem.

I own a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue and while driving down the road the headlights will go dim to the point of almost being off. Not only is this dangerous to me and my family of 4 it is dangerous to others driving towards me. I have taken this back to the dealership where I have bought it on several occasions and the problem still remains after 2 alternators and a computer was replaced. They did however find that the problem is a sensor for the antilock braking system, it is some sort of sensor that detects when a wheel isnt turning fast enough and it kicks a motor in that makes it catch up causing the loss of power to the lights, thus causing them to dim. They said it has been recalled for the same problem in the bravada, s10, GMC envoy, jimmy and sonoma. They said it is service bulletin cqb00-18. It states that the ebcm loses a wheel speed sensor signal and it will activate the abs motor monentarily, since the motor may draw up to 100 amps the lights will dim or flicker during the cycle. The brakes do not have to be applied for this condition to happen. The loss of signal could be caused by faulty wiring, a bad wheel speed sensor or sensor ring or air gap (worn brakes). None of these have been repaired on my vehicle because they stated that this did not apply to my vehicle and they could not repair it even though that the same problem exist in over 200,000 Intrigues of the same year. I would greatly appreciate you looking into this matter and making the dealerships reapir this problem by issuing a service bulletin.

The headlights filcker at various times and this alternator has been replaced 3 times. The dealer has done all that they can, but the alternator failure is a design flaw with the 3. 5l engine. I have been told that this is not a major problem, but the 'flickering' has become more regular and seems to happens for a longer duratation. I look forward to a solution from gm on this.

While driving at night time and turning on air conditioning or when turning on heater, headlights go out. No prior warning. Contatced dealer, and dealer said that " it's a normal condition, and that the problem cannot be resolved. ".

Headlights flicker intermittently while driving. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 4 times, cannot remedy the problem.

Ongoing problem with head lights intermittently glowing up and down. Vehicle been in / out of dealer's shop on three occasions, and problem still occurring. Please provide any further details on this matter.

Headlights dim and brighten at unexpected times. Unable to duplicate on demand. Dealer cannot find problem.

The headlights will intermittently flicker/flash. This is especially noticeable when the air conditioner is engaged.

Headlights operate poorly.

Headlights continually dim and brighten while driving. Took car to dealer (downtown olds, warren, ohio) and they said nothing wrong could be found. ).

The headlights will "flicker" while driving, doesn't matter what speed. This was reported to the dealership while under the warranty period. At that time, the service technician stated that he was aware of this problem and that the only thing that he could do was to replace the alternator, but didn't think it would completely correct the problem. The alternator was replaced and it did not correct the problem. My vehicle does not have any additional "after market" equipment installed that could be causing a "strain" on the electrical system.

Headlights dim, causing poor vision of the road ahead. This is an accident waiting to happen!!.

When driving at night with headlights on, without any warning headlights will completely shut down ,causing poor visibiity for driver. Dealer has not been able to determine cause. Intermittently, the head lamps flicker and shut off. Alternator failed. Alternator was replaced twice, once because it was charging 14. 2 volts. Left rear tire cupped badly, causing noise, no specific tire information given.

Our lights dim,heater fan cuts out,heat gauge goes all the way to hot,interior buttons are so hot you cannot touch,oil headlight comes on even though we have reset it and oil has been changed.