Dimming headlights when in environmental auto mode
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Racer
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From: tuttle ok
Dimming headlights when in environmental auto mode
I have noticed while driving at night usually with the heat and air in auto mode that the headlights will dim for just a second and then go back to normal. This happens ever so often. Could the a/c compressor kicking in cause this and has anyone else say this problem and is there a fix? This is on our 00 vert.
Burning Brakes
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From: Simi Valley CA
Re: Dimming headlights when in environmental auto mode (jetmech)
I have experience this as well, ever since I've owned the car. It seems as though from time to time there just isn't enough juice. I haven't worried about it, but it does bother me. I'll be interested to see other posts on the subject. :yesnod:
Le Mans Master
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Re: Dimming headlights when in environmental auto mode (kraff)
This happens to me also and I've been running with the Alt. gauge up on the DIC. There doesn't seem to be a correlation with the dimming and a drop in volts.
Race Director
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From: sebring florida
Re: Dimming headlights when in environmental auto mode (kraff)
happens to me as well--if I'm rolling the windows up or down or turning the air on or off, adjusting the seat and such. never had a problem with the battery running down on me though.
Racer
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From: Bloomington, IN USA
Re: Dimming headlights when in environmental auto mode (jetmech)
Happened with me also - I think the alternator may be a little undercapacity for our bells and whistles. I switched to the Optima Yellow because of its reserve deep cycle capacity and the dimming issue is a little bit better - definitely not as annoying.
JohnS
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Racer
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From: tuttle ok
Re: Dimming headlights when in environmental auto mode (jetmech)
Nice to know other people are seeing this. Has anyone talked to a dealer about the problem? Does GM still have a Corvette hotline? The dealers here in my area seem to be a bunch of bumbling, stumbling, non-caring individuals.
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Re: Dimming headlights when in environmental auto mode (jetmech)
At my house when the AC goes on the lights dim for just a split second. A power drain is a power drain, no matter how you look at it.
Your condition is normal... only so many electrons can flow through wiring. ;)
vetterdstr :cheers:
Your condition is normal... only so many electrons can flow through wiring. ;)
vetterdstr :cheers: