dead battery
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dead battery
cleaned my DD sat.morn and listened to a new cd I just bought-16 songs. Went to leave for work in the evening and battery was dead. It's only 11 months old and I can't imagine playing that cd drained my battery, do you think (2004 coupe)? 
Lepus-temperamentalus
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From: Roswell Ga
Originally Posted by doug doo wop
cleaned my DD sat.morn and listened to a new cd I just bought-16 songs. Went to leave for work in the evening and battery was dead. It's only 11 months old and I can't imagine playing that cd drained my battery, do you think (2004 coupe)?
Then again, you could just have a bad battery. I think the factory ones are only rated for 24 months anyway. Could be time for an Optima.
Get the car checked first. Any Autozone can do it.
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From: Baltimore Md.
Originally Posted by sandmanusd
first things first... check the connections to the battery, make sure they are tight... a loose connection can cause drain... but just get an Optima Red Top... it is well worth the money...
Drifting
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From: Central CA
Originally Posted by doug doo wop
The car still has 6 more years of warranty..
Racer
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From: Port Orange Florida
Originally Posted by sandmanusd
first things first... check the connections to the battery, make sure they are tight... a loose connection can cause drain... but just get an Optima Red Top... it is well worth the money...
Guess what???I now have a dead car in my garage. 2 days ago it started slowly when the key was turned and knew then it was going south but of course hubby says just a fluke because the next time it started right away.
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IMO. there's one thing that you shouldn't do at this point, and that's run out and buy a battery. You don't know how many times a member had done the same, only to find out that something was draining his/her battery, a connection was loose, etc, etc. Have your charging system and battery checked ASAP. Your battery, if defective, should be replaced free of charge by your dealership. My OEM AC Delco battery is almost 4 years old and still starting like a champ.
Besides, Optimas have been failing at an alarming rate lately; see
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1026859
Good luck.
Besides, Optimas have been failing at an alarming rate lately; see
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1026859
Good luck.
Drifting
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From: Central CA
Originally Posted by Sponge Vette
Just replace it with one of these 
and your troubles are gone. Don't ask how I know. 
and your troubles are gone. Don't ask how I know. 
Le Mans Master
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From: Manassas VA
My sad story...
I haven't started my baby in a week. Went to DFW on business... got up yesterday, hit the keyfob yesterday morning, no response. Unlocked, got in, put key in ignition, nothing. No lights, no message, nothing...
Neighbor let me borrow his "starter"... car turned over and ran for 30 mins. I turned it off and went inside for breakfast. Went back out and tried to start, nothing! Put charger back on it, left it for about 25 mins, nothing. This is on the OEM AC Delco...
Went to Sears for the Red Top, brought it home, put it in, cranked right up! Let her run for about 15 mins. All's well, smile's back!
Woke up this morning intent on driving her to work... Red Top's dead again. Dim dash lights, but no DIC message and not even a click when I turn the ignition.
I'm gonna try replacing the Red Top tonight, but it seems something's draining the batteries when she's sitting... after this next one, I'll have to get a diagnosis if it happens again.
Neighbor let me borrow his "starter"... car turned over and ran for 30 mins. I turned it off and went inside for breakfast. Went back out and tried to start, nothing! Put charger back on it, left it for about 25 mins, nothing. This is on the OEM AC Delco...
Went to Sears for the Red Top, brought it home, put it in, cranked right up! Let her run for about 15 mins. All's well, smile's back!
Woke up this morning intent on driving her to work... Red Top's dead again. Dim dash lights, but no DIC message and not even a click when I turn the ignition.
I'm gonna try replacing the Red Top tonight, but it seems something's draining the batteries when she's sitting... after this next one, I'll have to get a diagnosis if it happens again.
Racer
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From: Goose Creek SC
My Vette is just a weekend car. Several months ago, I bought a Battery Tender. Takes less than a minute to hook up or disconnect. Interesting - the indicator lights on the Tender always indicate the battery at less than 80% charge when I first hook it up. Don't know if use of the Battery Tender will make the battery last longer, but I do know that I have a full charge every time I start the car.
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There was a post last week that said they found that the glove box light was not turning off. Something like this will drain your battery. They adjusted the switch to make sure it turned off the light correctly. Your problem is something like this. Something is still on when you get out of the car. Keep us posted. Good luck with it things like this can drive you nuts.
Drifting
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From: Central CA
Originally Posted by wit2pz
I haven't started my baby in a week. Went to DFW on business... got up yesterday, hit the keyfob yesterday morning, no response. Unlocked, got in, put key in ignition, nothing. No lights, no message, nothing...
Neighbor let me borrow his "starter"... car turned over and ran for 30 mins. I turned it off and went inside for breakfast. Went back out and tried to start, nothing! Put charger back on it, left it for about 25 mins, nothing. This is on the OEM AC Delco...
Went to Sears for the Red Top, brought it home, put it in, cranked right up! Let her run for about 15 mins. All's well, smile's back!
Woke up this morning intent on driving her to work... Red Top's dead again. Dim dash lights, but no DIC message and not even a click when I turn the ignition.
I'm gonna try replacing the Red Top tonight, but it seems something's draining the batteries when she's sitting... after this next one, I'll have to get a diagnosis if it happens again.
Neighbor let me borrow his "starter"... car turned over and ran for 30 mins. I turned it off and went inside for breakfast. Went back out and tried to start, nothing! Put charger back on it, left it for about 25 mins, nothing. This is on the OEM AC Delco...
Went to Sears for the Red Top, brought it home, put it in, cranked right up! Let her run for about 15 mins. All's well, smile's back!
Woke up this morning intent on driving her to work... Red Top's dead again. Dim dash lights, but no DIC message and not even a click when I turn the ignition.
I'm gonna try replacing the Red Top tonight, but it seems something's draining the batteries when she's sitting... after this next one, I'll have to get a diagnosis if it happens again.
In a situation like that, it sounds like something is draining your battery, take it to sears... they will charge it, let it sit and then test it, to see if it holds a charge.... they will be able to tell you.. especially if you bought the battery through them... easy facheesy
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From: Baltimore Md.
Originally Posted by doug doo wop
cleaned my DD sat.morn and listened to a new cd I just bought-16 songs. Went to leave for work in the evening and battery was dead. It's only 11 months old and I can't imagine playing that cd drained my battery, do you think (2004 coupe)?
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From: West Barnstable MA
Had a similar problem. Battery was defective and dealer replaced it under warranty. I suspect that a cell was bad, since it would start, but would not handle the load from the door being open without the engine on.
Dealer runs a quick test to check the battery.
If the car is still under warranty, I would go that route.
Dealer runs a quick test to check the battery.
If the car is still under warranty, I would go that route.