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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 06:11 PM
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I recently purchased a 2004 Corvette. Drove it home with no problems. With snow on the ground I didn't drive it but did start it up a few times, again no problems. It sat for a couple weeks and the battery died. Replaced it with a Duracell gold with 800 cranking amps. Car started just fine but as soon as I shut the hood the horn went off and would not stop. Shut it off and horn continues to sound off. HELP please.
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 06:23 PM
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The computer and memory function in these cars is constantly running. If you are going to let the car just sit for a couple of weeks then you should put the battery on a trickle charge.

As for your current problem, disconnect the battery for about ten minutes and then reconnect. Hopefully, the system will reboot and everything will be back to normal.
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 06:27 PM
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Sounds like you need a battery tender. (No pun intended) Santa brought me the CTEK 3300 and it works great on my 04. As far as the horn - can't help you. Bill Curlee, dadaroo or 8VETTE7 are the electrical wizards on the CF - they will likely jump in .
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