Broken down c5 please help. Electrical
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Broken down c5 please help. Electrical
So I'm driving down the road headed back to my house and I notice my radio speakers go out? So I'm thinking that's weird must be a ground or something.
So I keep driving and my speedo, gas gauge, battery gauges start going ape sh*t. They stopped working completely then would bounce to 200mph (and all other max) then stop. Nothing was working electrical at all and then was nowhere to stop so I kept going. Finally found a store (as soon as my engine cut off) and was able to coast in to a spot where I'm at right now. And now when I try to start car I get the clicking dead battery sound.
Wtf.
Sounds like alternator to me..?
My friend is on the way with a voltage meter to see what's up.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
-also I did get a low voltage message earlier today on my car. I didn't crank it last 2 days so I thought that's what it was.
So I keep driving and my speedo, gas gauge, battery gauges start going ape sh*t. They stopped working completely then would bounce to 200mph (and all other max) then stop. Nothing was working electrical at all and then was nowhere to stop so I kept going. Finally found a store (as soon as my engine cut off) and was able to coast in to a spot where I'm at right now. And now when I try to start car I get the clicking dead battery sound.
Wtf.
Sounds like alternator to me..?
My friend is on the way with a voltage meter to see what's up.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
-also I did get a low voltage message earlier today on my car. I didn't crank it last 2 days so I thought that's what it was.
Last edited by wardamncorvette; Jul 10, 2014 at 04:32 PM.
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Not really, the battery helps to even things out at low rpm's and acts as a load to the alternator. A bad battery can kill an alternator and vice versa.
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Take it out. Check to see if you have any leaks underneath. If you do, than you may have a bigger problem. I would not worry though, these cars seem to have a lot of parasitic draw on the battery. Lot's of folks use a trickle charger to keep the battery charged and counteract the draw. You can get one at Walmart for 20 bucks and they are a great investment.
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Btw guys here's a good promo code for advance auto parts..
TRT41 40$ off 100$
TRT30 30% off any online order
In store pickup too. No tax
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Volt reader said battery was at 8.5 volts. After jumped off went back up to 13.
Battery is the issue.
On the way to buy a new one now.
Noticed there was one bolt at the very bottom to remove the battery. Should be pretty simple although it is a corvette
Battery is the issue.
On the way to buy a new one now.
Noticed there was one bolt at the very bottom to remove the battery. Should be pretty simple although it is a corvette
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And look down there under the tray for acid damage...
When you get a chance..
Now how old are your tires??
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Ok I got the battery removed... If I give it to advance I save 18.00 core charge. Gonna end up costing about 68$ for new battery. If I get the 109$ one. Not sure but prolly going with the 116.99 one.
Below is a pic of under battery tray. Doesn't look bad
Below is a pic of under battery tray. Doesn't look bad
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All is well guys..
Thanks for your help!
Got the vette home and is running great.
Got the 700cca battery for 81$ after tax
Thanks for your help!
Got the vette home and is running great.
Got the 700cca battery for 81$ after tax
Last edited by wardamncorvette; Jul 10, 2014 at 09:16 PM.