you have a FAULT IN YOUR CHARGING SYSTEM.
What does this mean?
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Racer
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What does this mean?
This morning when I cranked my baby I got a “Charge system fault” It was only there a couple of seconds. I probably wouldn’t have seen it but I look at it to see if the “Service tire monitoring system” comes up. I have a LR sensor that comes and goes.
Is my bat. Or alternator about to fail? Am I talking to my self? It is 6:33 in the morning and I need to go get a cup!
Is my bat. Or alternator about to fail? Am I talking to my self? It is 6:33 in the morning and I need to go get a cup!
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
There have been 2 recent threads talking about this in the tech section check them out and maybe it will help:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=940841
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=944771
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=940841
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=944771
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I got that message on my Z06 one day, ignored it. A couple weeks later it came back,, ignored it again. Finally it decided to make me take notice and refused to start... In my case it was an indication that the battery was about to go South, but I think it really means a low voltage situation for whatever reason.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
it could be nothing..keep an eye on the codes. I have had this happen a few times..when I had my car at the dealer for some recall work,,they double, triple checked everything and it was fine. I have not had the message come up in the last 3 or 4 months...
I would be somewhat cautious though..it's possible it could be an Alternator or Battery.
I would be somewhat cautious though..it's possible it could be an Alternator or Battery.
Melting Slicks
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This happend to me right before the Batt. died. When I changed the battery out I found that the positive bolt was broken in half 
, I am sure that caused some sparking which may have caused the code also. Besure to check you lug bolts for cracks also.
, I am sure that caused some sparking which may have caused the code also. Besure to check you lug bolts for cracks also.
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What year is your car and what type of battery is in it. I would be thinking of having my battery checked - it could be marginal
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Racer
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Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
What year is your car and what type of battery is in it. I would be thinking of having my battery checked - it could be marginal
On a side note my son-in-law just had to replace his battery in his 01 Zo6. But his car sets a lot because he travels a lot. He is in Alaska right now freezing his tail off
Thanks guys, if I hadn’t been looking at it I might not have even seen it!
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Originally Posted by EdLedbetter
No matter the miles, if your battery is more than 3 years old, replace it!!! Brand is your choice.
EEl
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It's better change it before it leaves you in a parking lot. 
