Blac Avy

Hi everyone, I'm enjoying all the great threads, articles, and info! I recently became owner of a 98 convertible Corvette, my very first one. It has 66,200 miles and in great shape, There is however one problem I am experiencing. When the car is idling all the lights both interior and exterior flickers every 10-20 seconds, the strange thing is, if I accelerate the engine to higher rpm's the flickering stops and all lights illuminate as expected. Would this be the symptoms of a faulty alternator or something else that may be the culprit? Thank you for your response in resolving this issue!

Blac Avy

Hey, I just had to post back up to tell you that I found out what the problem was. After doing some more investigation looking for corrosion and anything that looked abnormal. I found the battery terminals were loose, that I could even move them by hand. Tightened them up and I'm good to go!! All is well! Maybe this would help others who may encounter this problem!

Black 03 Z06

Welcome to the forum. Man you ask for help and answer your own question, you trying to get banned?

Glad you got it sorted out, seems like battery/low voltage/ground issues are the main source of problems with the C5. Great car however.

Big Kidd

I totally agree!! Make sure you keep a good battery in your vette, low battery voltage will cause all kinds of weird issues in these cars.

Welcome to the forum

Blac Avy

LOL, No not trying to get banned, it's just a noobie error Thanks for the heads up and the welcome!!

Nyt_Muves

I solved a lot of strange little issues with an optima. When I bought my 02 with 72k it had spent a lot of time not being driven and the battery had gotten weak.

Blac Avy

I have a small issue besides the battery. My oil pressure gauge is stuck @80 psi. Any hints?

4XLR8N

Welcome to the asylum!

Blac Avy

Thanks!!