[MrTyke]

Catch this.... I was sitting at a light behind a van with a flat back that allowed me to see my reflection quite well. I'm in the turn lane, so I put on my turn signal and notice that it's flashing....but something didn't look right. I disengaged the signal and BAM!, there's the "something". Whichever turn signal I engaged caused the headlight directly associated with that side to turn off. I did this for left and right turn signals and the same kind of headlight wink happened. I haven't called my dealer yet ....particularly since they say I know more about the vehicle than they do....

I have the daytime-running-lamps (DRL). It was around two in the afternoon when I took notice of this "blink-wink".

Is the "blink-wink" a DRL feature, or a failure in the design? ...and don't tell me it's not happening with any of your vehicles.

Tyke

 

[RonJ2002]

I read a few places on previous posts that this is normal. Why? not a clue. Sounds kinda weird to me.

Ron

 

[CDN-SXT]

It's fairly common here in Canada where DRL have been mandantory on vehicles for several years. Depending on the design, the DRL turns off when the corresponding signal light is engaged - supposedly to make the signal more evident and not competing with the headlamp. Frankly it has caught me by surprise on the receiving end thinking that some dudes headlamp is burnt out, only to see it come on when the turn is complete. Hummm, safety innovation or distraction..who knows!

Cheers!

 

[Xtreme Thunder]

I also believe it is normal when the DRL's are engaged. There was a thread about the DRLs before and that came up and all say it is normal.

 

[MrTyke]

Thanks everyone for the peace-of-mind. I used that search tool, but it failed me again. I need to stop relying on its results.

So, my blink-wink is standard. Good!

Tyke

EDIT:

I found it. http://www.caliberforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6943&postcount=16

 

[caliber4whoosh]

I think you coined a new phrase...

 

[Xtreme Thunder]

I think you coined a new phrase...

BLINK-WINK!!!! (putting the beer down now....)

 

[caliber4whoosh]

And I thank you for it Joe...

 

[Raz]

If you're not going to finish your beer, can I have it?

 

[Xtreme Thunder]

If you're not going to finish your beer, can I have it?

LOL, I.D. please......

EDIT:: Umm looked at profile, I.D. OK! LOL It's gone now...

 

[caliber4whoosh]

Heyy maaannnn send ona them f-ckers over hereeeeeeeer...

just messin

 

[MrTyke]

I think you coined a new phrase...

I was hopin that I did.

MrTyke...father of the term "Blink-Wink". I better get another beer.

 

[caliber4whoosh]

Yeah, you do that...

 

[Raz]

Wanna hear something funny? I'm 29 with a one month old daughter, and last summer I got carded when I went into Electronic Boutique to buy God of War for the PS2... I laughed when the 40-ish woman behind the counter asked for my I.D. She was PISSED that I laughed at her though. I guess it was because I was also buying the Lego Star Wars game too... LMFAO!!!

 

[Xtreme Thunder]

Wanna hear something funny? I'm 29 with a one month old daughter, and last summer I got carded when I went into Electronic Boutique to buy God of War for the PS2... I laughed when the 40-ish woman behind the counter asked for my I.D. She was PISSED that I laughed at her though. I guess it was because I was also buying the Lego Star Wars game too... LMFAO!!!

LMFAO!!!! I bet it made you feel good though, right?

Heyy maaannnn send ona them f-ckers over hereeeeeeeer...

All mine!!, and I don't share my beer anyway!! LOL j/k

 

[DodgeInfoCenter]

I thought it was odd the first time I saw it but it seems to be working designed. From personal experience I know the LX series has the same feature (Charger/Magnum/300)

It places more emphasis on the turn signal by either dimming the light or turning it off completely. Some people like it, some people don’t. Either way nothing is wrong with the lights themselves.

Wanna hear something funny? I'm 29 with a one month old daughter, and last summer I got carded when I went into Electronic Boutique to buy God of War for the PS2... I laughed when the 40-ish woman behind the counter asked for my I.D. She was PISSED that I laughed at her though. I guess it was because I was also buying the Lego Star Wars game too... LMFAO!!!

LOL, I would have laughed too considering God of War is Rated M (17 and older), she must have been new because the people who usually work there are pretty knowledgeable of gaming in general. (At least in my area)

I picked up God of War for my fiance’s birthday (She shares my love of games) and she’s been enjoying it. I keep meaning to play it but WOW won’t let me.

Dan

 

[pacerman]

Catch this.... I was sitting at a light behind a van with a flat back that allowed me to see my reflection quite well. I'm in the turn lane, so I put on my turn signal and notice that it's flashing....but something didn't look right. I disengaged the signal and BAM!, there's the "something". Whichever turn signal I engaged caused the headlight directly associated with that side to turn off. I did this for left and right turn signals and the same kind of headlight wink happened. I haven't called my dealer yet ....particularly since they say I know more about the vehicle than they do....



I have the daytime-running-lamps (DRL). It was around two in the afternoon when I took notice of this "blink-wink".

Is the "blink-wink" a DRL feature, or a failure in the design? ...and don't tell me it's not happening with any of your vehicles.

Tyke

Hey RAZ and Taffydog from Kanada, do yours do this?? Sounds pretty dumb to me.....

 

[MAGNUM8R]

I had the DRL's enabled on my Magnum R/T it also has "Blink Wink" now.
The Dealer can enable the DRL's and otta do it for free if you request it. Afterall, this IS a safety feature...right??

 

[AMOK]

I got pulled over because on the blink-wink...had to explain to the cop that this was normal. He had this look on his face like "yeahhhhh rightttt". I had to get out of the car and show him.

 

[UN4GTBL]

I thought it was odd the first time I saw it but it seems to be working designed. From personal experience I know the LX series has the same feature (Charger/Magnum/300)

It places more emphasis on the turn signal by either dimming the light or turning it off completely. Some people like it, some people don’t. Either way nothing is wrong with the lights themselves.



LOL, I would have laughed too considering God of War is Rated M (17 and older), she must have been new because the people who usually work there are pretty knowledgeable of gaming in general. (At least in my area)

I picked up God of War for my fiance’s birthday (She shares my love of games) and she’s been enjoying it. I keep meaning to play it but WOW won’t let me.

Dan

Not just the magnum/300/charger but it seems that all 2005ish vehicles and newer from chrysler do this, im in canada and when i first noticed i was like "nice a 2005 caravan and the drl is already gone .. good ol dodge ... wait it just turned back on now that his signal is off ... hmm kinda cool!" - this was just after i had replaced all 3 brake lights on our 04 caravan with 1.5 months ( about 2 years after buying it), hence y i figured it was just the crappy bulbs in the caravans