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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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Hey guys i own a 99 c280 sport and i just encountered a problem when i make turns or take off from a stop my hazards will flicker and occasionally my horn will honk ?! Also my speedometer lights will flicker too. If anyone has any idea why this may be can you please let me know ? Any help is appreciated.

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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 11:52 PM
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
you have one seriously bad electrical issue. when did this start? any aftermarket upgrades lately?
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 08:33 AM
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I had iRotors installed in my car. thats about it. they have been on for a week without any of this happening.
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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On the way to school this morning it didnt do it for a little while but it continued just the flashing of the hazards no horn today. Any idea why this may be?
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
have you had any repairs done...like anything involving the steering column?
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 01:19 PM
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No , i havent messed with the steering column at all , only thing that has been done to my car lately was the brakes a week ago.
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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So no one has any idea why this is happening?
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yup, sounds like an alarm prob, got an aftermarket alarm?
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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No i dont have a factory alarm , everything is factory.
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