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power windows dimming lights?

Discussion in 'Interior' started by sddynamix, Mar 9, 2005.

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    sddynamix Taybo Masta

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    power windows dimming lights?

    I've noticed that whenever I operate my power windows at night w/my lights on, the instrument cluster and my running lights get dimmer - has this happened to anyone else?
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    johnny657 New Member

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    yeah, i have a 98, it does that. its noticeable, but its not dramatic.
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    Mine will dim slightly and more once the window is all the way up and has stopped. I consider it normal.
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    Corolla systems have weak electrical systems.
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    UKO Jon

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    ^^^^ agreed.
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    i regrounded the engine with a difference gauge wire and it made a difference
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    Rolla95 Rollin' Out y0

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    my 95 does that...i have a thread on it somewhere...but mines my altnator...cuz it never did it before
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    On my 04 the lights don't dim but if I roll down 2 windows at once they go realy slow
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    yeah if you figure out how to fix it, sent some info my way.
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    it does it on my 97. i regrounded the engine and also put a 4 guage wire from the charging post of the alternator to the positive of the battery.
    it still does it...
    i think it's just a high current draw, probably thin wiring.
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    My lights dim everytime the bass hits. If you replace your lights with LED lights you get less of this (as I have done). They draw only a tiny fraction of the power as do regular bulbs. A good grounding kit for your car may help your problem a little, but not likely.
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    sddynamix Taybo Masta

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    I regrounded my engine w/my leftover 4 gauge monster cable a while back, didn't help much. thinking about getting an optima battery.
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    Personally it's just not that big of a deal. Honestly it's not like it's a "problem" because we all experience it. If you were the only one with that issue then I'd be worried.
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    the corolla isnt the only one. many cars i've seen does this. its not going to kill you so dont worry about it.

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