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  1. 12-21-2013, 08:29 PM #1
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    Default Headlights blink on and off while charging battery.

    My brother has a 1999 Chrysler La Baron Convertible that does not get much use. Today, when he tried to charge its dead battery, the headlights and parking lights blinked on and off. I had never heard of this happening.

    Any of you guys have any ideas about the cause and a solution?

    Thanks in advance.

    Edit: The car is a Sebring, not a La Baron.
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    Was it a security system thing?

    I know when I put my new battery in the truck it was nice enough to set off the alarm as soon as it got juice....
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    If you think Woodbine is in the sticks, you should see where my brother lives in Colorado. I don't think he has a need for an alarm system, but I'll ask him if the car has one.

    I've never owned a car with an alarm system, I just rely on attack mice and fire ants. I would have never thought of a problem with an alarm system.
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    It may have a factory alarm. An alarm trying to go off may explain the flashing lights.
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    Wow what a task to change that battery!

    Figured being from Woodbine you'd also enjoy the gun play.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2uFoXjj13Q
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    Being from Woodbine, I have a gun range in my backyard. Almost everyone in my neighborhood does.

    And, thanks for the link.
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    From my brother.....

    Success, I locked the doors with the power lock and then went around and
    opened each door and the truck with the key and that fixed it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cone-cerned View Post
    My brother has a 1999 Chrysler La Baron Convertible
    Edit: The car is a Sebring, not a La Baron.
    Either way, I think I found your problem.
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