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    Daylight Running Lights

    I've been running the switch back DRL's in the 98 for over a year with no problems. That's why I was curious to know exactly what type problems Junkman was referring to. I'm guessing it's with LED's that are not capable with replicating the DRL/Parking light/Turn signal functionality. Early...
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    Daylight Running Lights

    Are you refering to LED switchback DRL's or replacement "amber" LED's? Any details on the "few issues" appreciated. thanks
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    Help! Headlight retraction Fault

    I suspect the issue is with the headlamp control module but can't say that for sure. I know this has been a known issue with some of the ACA HID mod's sold/installed over the years and if the quick fix of hitting the high beams corrects the problem and closes the headlamps, the missing resistor...
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    Help! Headlight retraction Fault

    Your low beam ballasts might be 35w or under 55w and not drawing enough current for the control module to detect them. That is why when you click on your high beams and then shut off the headlamps the headlight doors will close normally. The fix for this is usually to place a resister in the...
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    Help! Headlight retraction Fault

    Do the head light assemblies look anything like this?
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    Help! Headlight retraction Fault

    tfxman, Any chance you have HID headlights installed?
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    Daylight Running Lights

    If the DRL light assembly is original two contributors are possible. 1. The bulb has burnt a hole thru the plastic housing directly above the bulb, which lets water enter the housing. Water runs onto the bulb and into the socket causing a short and blown bulb. 2. The sockets electrical...
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    Question: Projector Headlights

    I replaced the oem halogen headlight housings with HID Projector lens for the low beams. I did not select the lens with the halo option. The improvement is substantial over the stock housings. I also upgraded the fogs to HID at the same time.
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    HID Conversion kit for C5

    Radioflyer's non-bi-xenon ACA kit installed last year. 4300 HID Fog's and 4300 HID lows.
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    Air cleaner box

    My 98 did the same. A quick fix is to put something that acts as a wedge between the airbox cover and the strap, a small piece of hard rubber the width of the strap, 1/8 inch thick and about 1 inch long. Just wrap a piece of electrical tape around it on the strap. Install it about midway down...
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    Trouble replacing air filter in C5-help!

    That's the great part of owning one of these cars and participating in the forums. You can probably learn something new about the car and pick a "how to" tip everyday.
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    Trouble replacing air filter in C5-help!

    Heres a link to a post that discussed this subject. Think the link to the study is in the first post http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62715&highlight=delco+air+filter
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    Trouble replacing air filter in C5-help!

    Greg C, we all find our comfortable way of doing it. My recommendation to remove the entire airbox was to ensure those two straps were properly attached at the base of the airbox. The easiest way for that is removal. Those two hex bolts don't need removal. If you simply push the front cover...
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    Trouble replacing air filter in C5-help!

    Pop the entire airbox assembly out of the car. There are two posts and grommets at the lower front of the airbox. Its easy to get it loose from the front of the car, just go in between the front facia and the open hood. Take the whole airbox out and reinstall the bands, filter holder/filter...
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    How long do tire pressure sensors last?

    I lost two sensor shortly after installing new wheels (OEM Y2K) and GY EMT's. Those lasted about 6 years. The remaining original sensors are still working fine. My car was built in Jan 98, so they are 7 old now. My cars under extended warranty, so the sensors are covered for the next couple...
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