kesmarc

I am looking for suggestions, i have a o5 c6 vert.. just returned from vacation naturally my bat is dead,4th time this has happened but my keys wont open the trunk, i have tried 20 to 30 times both keys, they turn fine just nothing happens it is rock solid, the dealer that works on my cars has no idea what to do says they have never had it happen.. any ideas are appreciated, just hate having it towed... Thanks

AORoads

there is supposedly a way to reach under the hood from the bottom and possibly connect up a charger, if you, AAA, or your dealer knows how. I sure don't.

on another note tho, if the key turns, it's the right key. have you tried slighlty pushing down on the trunk lid as you turn the key? little bit of an unusual position, but if need be, let someone else turn the key while you do it. the key/lock is mechanical, not electrical to my knowledge, so unless the tongue isn't being pulled at all, it should work.

having been in the "dead zone" not so long ago, I empathize. I was told by BG, buy a battery tender, which I've done. the first I've ever owned, or needed.

tell us what happens, esp. me! I could be there again someday.

shortski

Get a jump box or a set of cables connect to the starter lug and a good ground that should give you enough power to use the FOB to gain entry, good luck let us know how you made out.

*FAÇADE*

Here's a thread that discusses the possible problem:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1773002

Lemans C6

to reprogram your key you want to open your glove box and on the left side there id a little hole. you want to put your key in the hole so the ring sticks out and wait about 20 - 30 seconds and revove it...the car will reprogram your key from there(if the battery isnt dead)

shortski

Huh

I think you may be thinking of the air bag off switch

Wayne O

You mention your battery has died 4 times previously. Other than wondering what the dealership did previously to 'fix' the problem...if you don't want to use a battery tender I think I'd at least disconnect the battery before taking a vacation.

Other than trying to hook-up a charger from underneath or waiting for the dealership to do something...I wonder if a locksmith might help. It may be 'car' related more than 'lock' related but who knows?

I've never had any battery issues with my 2005 (still using the original factory battery) and I've never truly complained about my car or the C6 in general. That said, I think it's sad when the Corvette factory suggests you buy a battery tender to 'fix' the so-called DBS (which is somewhat common with the C6).

kesmarc

I have decided to buy a battery tender, i have one for my chopper and it fires up no matter how long its parked.. Actually 2 of my dead bat episodes were at the dealership( not in reverse ) the last time they failed to put my car in reverse i insisted they buy me a new bat. ... Thanks for all of the comments, seems the best solution is to try and hook up my charger to the starter...check out the other posts it seems the cable that unlocks the trunk can become dislodged making your key inoperable, huge bummer if your not at home.. No doubt Corvette needs to find a fix for all of the 05s with this problem.. A battery tender doesnt work good at the mall..

6spdC6

HAS YOU CAR BEEN REFLASHED?

I had a 05 manual with DBS (5 times) got the reflash and it was fine after that. You still got to shut it down in REVERSE, but the battery does not die.
The procedure # is PIC4188B. Its in the dealerships computer, takes about 15 minuits to do

cclive

The trunk may just be stuck and not being pushed up by the spring when you unlatch it with the key. Try having someone else push up and down on it while you keep the key turned, even maybe something soft under the lip to pull it up...
Good luck!

Maui

The doors won't open if I don't put mine in reverse and the DIC says place in reverse. It's good reminder. That is probably why mine has never died.

LMB 4 ME

I would do the exact same thing........keep us posted


I checked both my keys and the trunk pops open with each key.

shopdog

The cable that lets the manual key unlock the hatch has come loose (or was never connected from the factory). This is a fairly common problem, and easily remedied once you recharge the battery and can open the hatch electrically.

But first you have to recharge the battery. This can be simply done by connecting your battery charger to the starter hot lead and to a frame ground. These points can be reached from under the car. Then open the car door with the fob as normal.

Alternatively, you can open up the driver side rear inner fender liner and tug on the emergency driver door release cable. Then you can open the hood normally with the hood release and connect your battery charger in the normal fashion to recharge the battery.

In either case, once you have the car opened and the battery recharged, open the hatch in the normal way, pull loose the rear trim, and reattach the manual lock release cable to the latch mechanism. Once you have things open so you can see the works, it is obvious what needs to be done.