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1998 Chevy Silverado lights dimming when breaking

Tiny
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 21,000 MILES
When I step on the break the interior and dashboard lights dim. I have already cleaned battery cables with no success.
Monday, January 4th, 2010 AT 11:11 AM

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Tiny
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Welcome to the forum, check the charging system. You can also do a voltage drop test. An example, Test headlamp voltage at the front end of circuit, then check at the headlamp itself.
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Monday, January 4th, 2010 AT 11:31 AM
Tiny
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Found the problem. The the trailer hitch electrical connection was wet so it was shorting out the lights. Dried it with a hair dryier and the problem went away. Thanks for you help.
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Monday, January 4th, 2010 AT 12:15 PM

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