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Aug 16, 2007 | 10:49 AM

bhard

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c5 will only jumpstart

hey, my 98 c5 has 108500k and i had it sit for about 3.5 weeks. i get in it yesterday cranks up fine. drove it 2 miles got gas and wont start. popped the clutch with no problem thought it was because it was grumpy that it has not been out. ran it pretty good after that, stopped again later and the same thing happens. all electronics work turn the key and nothing happens, just silence.
what gives?!?!!??!
thank for your help

Aug 16, 2007 | 10:57 AM

VinceC5

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if it's not a lose connection at the battery, then it's the battery. Go ahead and have it charged at your local parts place or replace if it won't hold a charge.

Aug 16, 2007 | 11:02 AM

DeeGee

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If its an original AC Delco battery you're already on borrowed time. Change it out before it leaks.

Aug 16, 2007 | 11:03 AM

travelingypsye

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If its an original AC Delco battery you're already on borrowed time. Change it out before it leaks.

I have to agree.........

Aug 16, 2007 | 11:08 AM

csexton

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Best to use a battery tender for those extended times you don't drive the vette

Chuck

Aug 16, 2007 | 11:47 AM

bhard

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thanks, do you have any suggestions for a good replacement battery?

Aug 16, 2007 | 11:59 AM

champ53

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thanks, do you have any suggestions for a good replacement battery?

Oh-oh!

Sit down & buckle up! It gonna be a long ride!

Aug 16, 2007 | 12:02 PM

02MillenniumVette

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Originally Posted by VinceC5

if it's not a lose connection at the battery, then it's the battery. Go ahead and have it charged at your local parts place or replace if it won't hold a charge.

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Originally Posted by DeeGee

If its an original AC Delco battery you're already on borrowed time. Change it out before it leaks.