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Old Jun 1, 2020 | 05:21 PM
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‘98 w/ 37,000 miles on the clock - I don’t think it’s ever seen rain by the looks of the underside. I’ll have a hundred questions as I get in to this since I haven’t had a C5 since 2004, but 1st off since it’s in my face as I drive it - doesn’t the dash panel gauge lights come on in the day time?
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Old Jun 1, 2020 | 05:35 PM
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Sorry - I still haven’t picked the car up yet - lol.
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Old Jun 1, 2020 | 05:42 PM
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Now that looks nice!
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Old Jun 1, 2020 | 05:44 PM
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Looks great, bet you'll be enjoying that ride home !
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Nice find!
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No the lights do not come on in daylight as far as i know. MY 17 GS do, car senses the light and if it gets dark or in a shaded area the instrument lights come on or brighten up. I think that is your question. Welcome back.
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i like the color combo
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My C8 & C4 did but it’s been 16 years since I had my 1st C5 (a 2003) and don’t remember if the dash gauges lite up or not. Thanks
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Super clean looking '98! Congrats on the find and good luck with your new to you baby!
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Nice looking car. Congrats and welcome back.
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Very nice looking car you found. Congrats and hope you get many miles of driving pleasure from it.
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Enjoy your new ride!
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Yes lights can come on, my 99. Turn 1 click on the headlight switch to turn on the running lights that lights up constant tail lights and dash.
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Congrats, love the color.
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