[Vern in IL]

Any ideals what could be causing this...

When I start my car in the morning, I usually let it idle for ten seconds, turn on the low beams and then a couple of seconds drive off....

It is very consistent, just when I turn on the headlights, the lights come on fine, but about 2 seconds after they are lit, I get a flick, and all is fine.

 

[08versailles]

Is it both sides? If one side, suspect bulb or ballast or something. Two sides...does it coincide with another activity, like turning on the defroster?
Or the ABS check at 10mph/ 15km?

 

[Vern in IL]

It does it before I even put the car in drive. The head lights will dim for 1/2 a second, nothing else dims.... I'll watch it, it *might* be dimming when the FIRST time I push the brake... I don't remember, it's a push button start and you have to have your foot on the brake to start.

 

[Note-ified]

It does it before I even put the car in drive. The head lights will dim for 1/2 a second, nothing else dims.... I'll watch it, it *might* be dimming when the FIRST time I push the brake... I don't remember, it's a push button start and you have to have your foot on the brake to start.

mine does the same thing, at first i was a little concerned and just kept an eye on it, but after over 20,000 miles of driving it doesnt effect anything else so i just started ignoring it

 

[jas32]

AC compressor kicking in?

On my Note, the first time the AC compressor engages in the morning it is normally accompanied by a belt chirp. I usually don't turn on my headlights so haven't observed a flicker.

 

[MrWiggles]

The same thing happens to me every morning. Doesn't seem to be anything to worry about.

 

[robj80]

Like others have stated I think it's some type of load on the charging system causing it. ABS check, AC compressor, cooling fan or whatever. Something is coming on and your lights dim for a second while it does. Seems like a normal function and nothing to worry about. Especially since you are not alone with the issue. You can always test for this to be sure though.

 

[trick]

My belt chips too. It seems weird for a new car. I'm guessing that will be a higher wear item. I love this car for its economic sense, but fear a few of this car's "quirks." I hope it stays reliable as I plan to keep it for a very long time.

 

[Note-ified]

My belt chips too. It seems weird for a new car. I'm guessing that will be a higher wear item. I love this car for its economic sense, but fear a few of this car's "quirks." I hope it stays reliable as I plan to keep it for a very long time.

over 21,000 miles now and still going strong...AC compressor still chirps slightly when i turn it on, but i have check the belt every few thousand miles and no signs of abnormal wear or anything else that might indicate a problem area. so far my Note has been solid as a rock and no rattles even after everything i've done to it lol