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May 29, 2009 | 06:34 PM

hayo-cl

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From: minne-snow-ta

gauge lights and headlights dimming

the gauge backlights and headlights dim intermittently when i have my blinker on only when im stopped or at low rpms. i suck with electrics. should i start with grounds? any ideas?

May 29, 2009 | 06:38 PM

Derk's K24

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Make sure you battery connectors are tight is the only thing I can think of with a car so new.

May 29, 2009 | 06:43 PM

hayo-cl

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From: minne-snow-ta

this is on the CL lol
but i just drove around the block to check it out and... well now it does it when the windows are going up or down:angry:

May 29, 2009 | 07:14 PM

Anhedonia

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sounds like an alternator issue, or your battery is going. how long have you had the battery?

May 30, 2009 | 10:47 AM

hayo-cl

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battery and alternator are new as of maybe 6 weeks ago

May 30, 2009 | 11:16 AM

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Seems to be a common issue on CLs. I've been trying to figure out the same thing since I've owned the car.

May 31, 2009 | 09:15 AM

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check your grounds

gauge lights and headlights dimming

gauge lights and headlights dimming

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