Mercedes Vito Flashing Headlights

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ProfessorDean

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2006 3.0litre V6 Vito
Hi,

Purchased a Vito 3 months ago and it’s had a problem since I bought it. When I start the van nothing happens but when I use my side lights/headlights or anything electrical from the dash eg indicator, cruise control then I get some sort of power surge and my headlights flash

Can anyone help me out on what to look for first. I’ve changed all the bulbs in the dash and the previous owner says he sent it to an auto electrician who couldn’t fix the problem

Thanks

Matt
 
Which model of Vito is it?? Seems a strange one!! Only time I've known of the headlights flashing is when Xenons have been fitted...
 
Has it had cheap HID bulbs fitted?
could be them, or the ballast/ ignighter unit failing?
 
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Has the ignition been changed? Think it’s called EIS? They fail. I had one go and the one I replaced it with wasn’t programmed to the VIN of car. The lights would stay off then flash a few times . Then off for maybe 7-9 seconds then flash again???
 

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