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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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has anyone ever seen there headlights dim when you hit the brakes, mine seem to one time then they are fine?
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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Mine will do it for no apparent reason.
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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Mine also does that. I have had other cars do the same thing
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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Yes same here
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 08:48 PM
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Mine does it too, can we all pitch in and pay GM to let us borrow the Flux Capacitor from the C6 ZO6 ?
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 10:22 PM
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Mine used to as well. It's got something to do with the load drawn by the halogen lights coupled with the use of the power brakes. The alternator can't quite keep up with the load.

I solved the problem by switching to HID. No more dimming.
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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I had the same problem with the stock battery. With the new Optima Red, I haven't had any issue since the battery replacement.
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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Mine do it occasionally, also. Does anyone know if the problem goes away with the euro H/L conversion with relays?
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I've assumed it was just the puny wires.
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