My first problem 2 weeks in?!
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From: Toms River NJ
My first problem 2 weeks in?!
I was driving around today around dusk, and all of my interior lights, including the gauge cluster dimmed itself. The only way I can return them to full brightness is by cycling to the off button for the lights. Anyone have this problem or have any idea what the deal is? Sensor malfunction maybe?
I have a 2007 c6 z51 3lt w/ nav
any help is much appreciated
I have a 2007 c6 z51 3lt w/ nav
any help is much appreciated
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Sounds like the lights were working properly. When it gets dark enough outside, the dash lights will dim. In addition, if you have the light stalk set to AUTO, the headlights will come on.
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If headlamps are in the Auto mode, the headlamps will turn on automatically when the ambient light decreases to a predetermined level. If the IP cluster back lighting is too low, it can be adjusted, within limits.
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Yea, i just got into the car now that it is dark out and realized that I was just being paranoid. I guess after reading about all the problems people have on here I was just waiting for something to go wrong.
Thanks for the quick responses, hope everyone has a good labor day!
Thanks for the quick responses, hope everyone has a good labor day!
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Originally Posted by enjoytheview
Yea, i just got into the car now that it is dark out and realized that I was just being paranoid. I guess after reading about all the problems people have on here I was just waiting for something to go wrong.
Thanks for the quick responses, hope everyone has a good labor day!
Thanks for the quick responses, hope everyone has a good labor day!
I think you'll find the vast majority of C6 owners have had no problems of any consequence. You tend to hear more of the problems in the forum (which is natural) rather than the 'all's going well' posts.
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Burning Brakes
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From: OAKLEY CA
Originally Posted by SomeoneTakeTheWheel
Yes, they're working properly. And if you've made it 2 weeks without something going wrong, you should feel good. Many of us didn't make it that long.
Sorry about your bad luck, but lets not scare the new owner. Many Corvette "problems" are just the new (or old) owners lack of knowledge about what is normal since these cars are so complicated. Some items, like the key fob sensitivity, take a little getting used to (like a new job or wife
). Just mastering the NAV is a long learning curve. You have a warranty, relax and enjoy your Corvette, it will all work out just fine. Read all negative posts with a grain of salt so to speak. Some posters have an ax to grind and do so at every opportunity. This was quite a shock for me when I went from the C4 section to the C6 section. My C4 was crude and troublesome by comparison (I still miss it) but few posters were on a campaign to hang GM over it. I guess some thought 50 large gave you a perfect sports car. Like there is such a thing! Read other forums, all mechanical things can have problems, and do. My favorite is "Harley Tech Talk" It makes the Corvette seem perfect. Oil gushing out of the air cleaner? Or Honda. Broken frames on Goldwings? As a former MGB owner I used as a DD, believe me, things could be a lot owrse.
Burning Brakes
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
Originally Posted by Wayne O
Don't make it a self-fulfilling prophecy....sometimes you'll get what you're looking for
I think you'll find the vast majority of C6 owners have had no problems of any consequence. You tend to hear more of the problems in the forum (which is natural) rather than the 'all's going well' posts.
I think you'll find the vast majority of C6 owners have had no problems of any consequence. You tend to hear more of the problems in the forum (which is natural) rather than the 'all's going well' posts.