a79flh3873 Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 My 2012 Journey Crew has begun to dim and brighten the headlights noticeably and I'm afraid I'm going to get pulled over for it...has this happened to anyone in the past? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armando G Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 This has probably happened to a lot of people. It usually means your battery is getting low or your alternator is going out. But since there isn't much more info provided and we know nothing about the past maintenance of the car, it could be a number of things. OhareFred and 2late4u 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 (edited) Have your charging system checked. Auto parts stores will usually do this for free. Edited November 16, 2018 by jkeaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a79flh3873 Posted November 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 Got a new battery today and its still happening...the mechanic is researching...says alternator is switching on and off as needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 wasn't there a recall or tsb on the headlights? check with your dealership about what is going on...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 Could also be bulbs. Halogen bulbs dim as they age, maybe that’s why they are bright then dim as the electrical system cycles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 1 hour ago, 2late4u said: wasn't there a recall or tsb on the headlights? check with your dealership about what is going on...... There is a TSB related to the concern you are describing on some Dodge Journeys: "NUMBER: 08-097-17 GROUP: 08 - Electrical DATE: September 28, 2017 SUBJECT: Flash: BCM Diagnostic and System Improvements NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: NAFTA and EMEA. NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before August 28, 2017 (MDH 0828XX). SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe the headlamps flicker while operating at night. This condition may be more prevalent after the bulb(s) have been replaced with an aftermarket bulb." Your dealership will be able to identify if this TSB applies to your vehicle or you can send us a PM with your VIN and I can check for you as well! jkeaton and OhareFred 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a79flh3873 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 Thanks...in my case it turned out to be the alternator. Now, the only problem I have is with the phone not pairing, all other symptoms have disappeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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