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Old May 20, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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My 2001 C5s headlights dim quite a bit when I am rolling up the windows and they hit the top. Also if the stereo is loud (no amp, all stock Bose). I am displaying 13.7 to 14.1 volts with the motor running. Any solutions? New battery perhaps?
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Old May 20, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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My 98 C5 does the same thing, always has? Have a new red top optima battery. Still does it, so im not sure.
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Old May 20, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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you could do the big3 and it will prly eliminate it.
its prly the weak factory grounds.
id get 4ga power wire.
do the alt to battery positive
battery negative to frame and battery negative to engine block

most c5s do this
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