[Z06] Z06 Battery issues
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Originally Posted by xilr8n
Originally Posted by Jamie Mancuso
I have shop a bunch of vendors and the best I could find was Lectric Limited #708 563-0400. They are factory direct at $15. They the same ones advertised in popular catalogs. They even have a LED monitor with auto shut off. I bought 2 units for both my C3 and C5. I do believe the above posting are correct, there is a lot of current draw with the on board systems of a C5.
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Thanks!! It still amazes me a way hasn't been found to extend the charge life of these batteries to more than a couple of weeks. With a C5 Coupe, a Z06, and two other vehicles to maintain during the winter, it seems like a battery is always dead in one of the Corvettes.
The coupe has a Red Top now and it doesn't seem to hold its charge any longer. Looks like a trickle charger is the only way ...
Terry
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Sooooo,,,what problem did you have that the new battery did not fix??
Bill C
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I've replaced the batteries on the coupe three times in four years, the last being an Optima Red Top. The Red Top has inadequate power remaining to start the vehicle if it is not driven for about three weeks...
I've had the Z16 for a month and I've had to charge the battery twice.
I wish I knew what problem I'm having that the new batteries aren't "fixing," but whatever it is, it seems to be a universal one that is frequently reported by others..... Any suggestions?
Terry
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Originally Posted by Terry Corp
The Red Top has inadequate power remaining to start the vehicle if it is not driven for about three weeks...
I've had the Z16 for a month and I've had to charge the battery twice.
I've had the Z16 for a month and I've had to charge the battery twice.
I think this is standard. After 3 weeks the red top in my coupe is gone, no under hood lamp even.
Your Z16 probably sat with a dead battery for a couple three months with no charge in it. Probably is toast.
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Originally Posted by Baetke
Am I reading here that the red top isn't any better than any other off the shelf battery? This should open a new can of worms. 
I'm certainly no expert, but my own experience tells me the Corvette electrical system is the battery drain culprit, and it may be in need of some kind of "tweeking" to improve the performance of all batteries in these cars.
If a trickle charger is the only way I can rely on my battery being charged after sitting a couple of weeks, so be it... I believe most here would agree we can't expect even the finest batteries to hold a charge if the vehicle system depletes its reserve capacity so quickly.
No need for any "flames" from Optima owners... I use 'em too...
Terry
