dead battery
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Le Mans Master
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From: FORT LAUDERDALE FL
dead battery
i have an 04 vert, 4k miles. twice since march battery has gone dead after the car sits a couple of weeks. i have other vehicles that sit for weeks at a time, no dead battery. what is taking the battery down? anyone know or have this problem...this is a new car!!!!
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Instructor
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From: Boynton Beach, FL FL
same thing happened to me after a 2 week vacation. this is typical for these cars, seems to be a lot of parasitic draw from all the electronics. I got a battery tender and just hook it up when I go away and no problems when I return. Cheapest way to fix the problem....HTH,
Racer
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From: Colorado Springs CO.
Originally Posted by jimmie jam
i have an 04 vert, 4k miles. twice since march battery has gone dead after the car sits a couple of weeks. i have other vehicles that sit for weeks at a time, no dead battery. what is taking the battery down? anyone know or have this problem...this is a new car!!!!
Safety Car
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From: Sunshine State
Originally Posted by lanceg1041
I got a battery tender and just hook it up when I go away and no problems when I return. Cheapest way to fix the problem....HTH,
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Fl
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
Ive had the same problem, but it only happens after the three week mark. I think the batteries are good for 25 days without a start. Mind has failed in the winter at the 21 day mark. In the winter, if it snows, I throw a charger on it while I shovel the driver even if I dont use the car. I pretty make sure if I dont use the car by the 3rd weekend, I have to something to the battery.
Burning Brakes
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From: Spring Branch Texas
Originally Posted by C5-BRUCE
Although this happens to a bunch of cars, it's not normal. Check things like radar detectors that are not turned off, and a loose glove box door that leaves the light on. A notorious cause is the security system. If you lock the car using the FOB, the system draws power continuously. If you lock the car with the key, it doesn't draw power. Give it a try next time and see if it helps. But yes, a battery tender is clearly indicated.
Excessive parasitic drain is not normal on these cars. As C5-BRUCE indicated, check the obvious. Sometimes it is tough to track down the drain. If you have a multi-meter, watch the draw on the battery and start pulling fuses. When you see the drain drop, you've found the parasitic source. 
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
If you have an 04 and the batteries are draining at that rate, get it into the dealer and let them fix it! My 02 Z06 sits in the garage and will start after two months of sitting! Something is wrong and needs to be fixed. They can test the electrical system for parasitic drain and see if it is abnormal.
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