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Old May 13, 2025 | 04:06 PM
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Has anyone heard of this in the C5 and what the solution might be? Thank you !
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Old May 13, 2025 | 05:12 PM
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Are you referring to parasitic drain?
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Old May 13, 2025 | 05:16 PM
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This can happen to any car…there is no one solution so you have to test…if you have no electrical experience find an auto electric shop in your area…they do this stuff everyday…its not a blown fuse as many hope it would be.




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That's normal Corvette life..
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