Battery issue ???
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Battery issue ???
More help please. Replaced battery yesterday,had alternator checked. It was OK. Went to start it 5 minutes ago and deader than a door nail. Still no codes. The only thing I've noticed in the last couple of days is that I do not have to push memory 2 button to get my seat mirrors,etc to return to driving positions. Everything returns when I turn the key on. Which is correct? What do I need to check? Thanks
Wayne
Just jumped it off. Strated easily but horn honked til I hit unlock on my key fob. Don't know if that means anything.
Wayne
Just jumped it off. Strated easily but horn honked til I hit unlock on my key fob. Don't know if that means anything.
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Certainly start out getting the battery checked - you could also get the alternator checked.
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14.1v (with engine running) is virtually perfect. It should retain that voltage with lights and heater on, though you may have to rev the engine just a tad.
12.1v with engine off is a tad low, although if cooling fans and such are coming on, then this would necessarily reduce the voltage. Just to be safe, I would recommend charging battery, then taking it someplace that can put a full load test on it.
Good luck
12.1v with engine off is a tad low, although if cooling fans and such are coming on, then this would necessarily reduce the voltage. Just to be safe, I would recommend charging battery, then taking it someplace that can put a full load test on it.
Good luck
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Thanks for the info. I've been told by an ex-boss that my mechnical aptitude was a -3. Unfortunately for me, that sucks! Will run to town tomorrow and get battery and alternator checked out.
Thanks again.
Wayne
Thanks again.
Wayne
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AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 75-3, 700 CCA from Advance Auto. The battery that
I replaced was a manny,mo & jack 2 year battery for a 2000 pontiac grand am. I'm surprised it lasted the 4 months I've had my corvette.
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Had the same problem last year and even after replacing the battery 4 days later it was dead. After getting help from the guys on here I started pulling fuses with my meter until I found the culprit. Most problems are caused by aftermarket add ons, the seats, and some other things. The Aux. CD player in my car was removed and it had an I-pod hookup plugged into the cd wiring. Unplugged it, the meter after a about 30 seconds dropped back to normal and case solved. Some of these guys are pretty slick on here and once again they got me through a situation that could have cost a lot of money for a dealer to track down. Since I am on a budget and have heard the horror stories of leaving a Corvette in the hands of a dealer or repair shop I really appreciate it.