Anybody else have headlights that kind of wink/blink while driving? Not completely off, just kind of a light dimming for a second.

 

Are you running any non-stock electronics (stereo, lighting, etc)? What model Mini do you have (xenon / halogen)?

 

I have an 2002 MCS Ive noticed when driving, the headlights will dim for a split second then be fine. I did install an after market head unit.

 

Anybody else have headlights that kind of wink/blink while driving? Not completely off, just kind of a light dimming for a second.


Mine do that all the time

 

I think the blinking you're seeing is the xenons adjusting themselves. I have a 500w amp in the car and my headlights don't dim at all :]

 

Yes more like a "Flicker"

 

It seems like it may be the ballast. Try swapping bulbs and see if the problem follows the bulb or stays with the ballast. If it stays with the ballast then just replace the faulty ballast. If it follows the bulb then replace both bulbs.

 

Mine does it too, 2004 with xenons. I never minded it.

 

I have an '03 mcs and i also experience the dimming. I noticed at idle when the electric fan kick on, the lights dim but i don't know if it is the same thing while driving.

 

LOL, Past tense.
I never minded it too!
I gonna use that more often in daily conversations.