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Headlights flicker almost like strobe lights

When on bright, the dim lights flash. This only happens when running. This is a recently purchased used truck (2002) that seems to be in great condition otherwise.........Has someone added strobe light bulbs?
When on dim, the side marker light flash the same way....crazy or what?

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Take it to a dealer. You may even get him to laugh and show you how to turn it off.

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