C5 corvette badd day
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C5 corvette badd day
I have a problem I hope you can help me. I turn the key to on, The gauges roll , but after the gauges come back to zero the gauge. The gauges bounce radically and I get the message low voltage, service traction control, service Anti skid, service car. If I try and start the car it turns over but refuses to start. What the heck is going on??????
Any input will be appreciated.
Any input will be appreciated.
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From: jefferson texas
Take your battery out and get it tested. Low voltage kicks off all kinds of funky stuff in C5's, they are very sensitive to low voltage. I had the same issue and it turned out to be a bad battery that was nearly brand new. Bought a new battery which solved the problem. Good luck!
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first place to start would be to check the battery.
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Ok Battery Rated 700cranking, Battery 697 cranking. Voltage 12.74. Battery good. Is the a local position where most the grounds are?? Or do I just start at the motor start circuit and work out to the next system?????? Thanks
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C5 Corvette BADD DAY
Sorry for the late post. I checked the battery, all the grounds ( the one near the rear of the car, and starter were the worst. Replaced the ignition switch. It runs now . I just have to get through emissions and get new plates and I am ready to go. Thank you all for your input. 