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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Hi All,
What is the usual cause for a dimmng light in the automatic temperature control.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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Mine has the same problem, check out the post below. I was unable to locate the guy on ebay that repairs them for $70. A new one from the dealer is about $300. I am told there is a resistor inside the unit that comes loose. I can still see mine so I've been holding off in hopes that I can find someone that can re-build it instead of buying one for $300.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z...s-problem.html
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Very common problem but can be fixed easily by you if you want. I can't solder to save my life and mine works perfectly now. Follow the link above and then the 1st link in there
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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another keeper post for me thanks
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Check this out scroll down until you get to the HVAC refurbish.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...-upgrades.html
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Boy, what great tips guys, thanks so much. Looks like a project I can certainly do.
Isn't this a super site ?
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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i did this fix a few months back. it is so much easier than one may think. it was blantantly obvious what the problem was if you know what you are looking for. I am an avionics tech so i see these kind of things all the time. you dont have to be good at soldering just need to re-attach. see below. any question feel free to PM me.

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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 12:00 AM
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I'm an idiot...if I can do it.....you can do it easily
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Notice the perfectly straight do hickies.....ya, I'm a perfectionist
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It's so bright now, I had to put a shade over it.
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it is a 45 - 60 minute fix
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If you're uncomfortable with doing it I think JW motoring does it $35, the post c5BlackBeauty referenced.
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Originally Posted by lil vette
I'm an idiot...if I can do it.....you can do it easily
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Notice the perfectly straight do hickies.....ya, I'm a perfectionist
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It's so bright now, I had to put a shade over it.
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Kind of looks like my job at soldering but I have more bloggs of soldI was so freaking nervous my hand was shaking.
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