I have a 98 C5 and I drove it home the other day, parked it in my driveway, and then tried to start it up 10 mins later. The engine tried to turn over and then the lights began to flicker and dim. After a few tires, the lights went out and the car wouldnt turn over. The only thing that worked was the information center, the dash lights, and the headlights. Nothing else. The car would make a soft click when I tried to start it. The battery would not charge when jumped but the battery power on the dash meter read 13v. I dont know whats going on and if anyone has any information, could you please let me know. Thanks

PS: Now I try to start the car and there is no click.

 

I had a battery once that would be fine for a long time and then be dead in the time it took to go in to 7-11. It had a bad cell. These batteries in Corvettes need to be charged up pretty well at all times. I would suggest replacing it. If you have the original OEM battery in it, look under the battery tray to see if you have any acid damage to the BCM computer, located under the tray. I replaced the battery in our '98 with a red top Optima from Costco for under $100. Good luck.

 

Ill try that, thanks...any other suggestions if that doesnt work?

 

Sounds like a dead cell in the Battery. Pull the battery and take it to Auto Zone (they will perform a free load test)

If the battery passes the load test, then inspect the battery connection (red and black) wire for corrosion and security on the starter and frame.

Note, an internal corodid wire will get HOT when amps are flowing through it.

 

Well I took it up to Murrays and it was a bad battery so I bought a new one....the car started up and then it started to flicker and tick again. I turned it off and now it wont start back up. The engine at least tries to turn over now and the lights are still on. Could this be a fuse problem....? It sounds like the tick is coming from the fuse box.

 

Double check your battery connections...Pull the code from the DIC and post them back to this thread.

Also, has this car ever had a battery leak issue at any time in the past?

 

I bought the car in June and I havent had any problems, except for the temperature display being very dim at times........how do I pull the code from the DIC? Im sorry, Im not the most knowledgable about these cars...

 

Look here just don't erase them

https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=25&TopicID=1


https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=188&TopicID=1

 

Engine Cranks/Cranks Slowly, but Does Not Start
Engine cranks/cranks slowly, but does not start Step
Action
Value(s)
Yes
No

DEFINITION: The starter solenoid clicks, but the engine cranks slowly or not at all. Always ensure that a good battery is installed in the vehicle, starting system operation depends heavily on the battery condition.

1
Were you sent here from the Starting System Check?
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Go to Step 2
Go to Starting System Check

2
Connect a Digital Multi-Meter (DMM) between the positive and negative battery posts.
Turn the ignition switch to START.
Measure the voltage at the battery while cranking the engine.
Is the voltage greater than 9.5 volts?
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Engine Cranks but Does Not Run
Go to Step 3

3
Connect a DMM between the negative battery terminal and the starter housing.
Turn the ignition switch to START.
Measure the voltage drop between the negative battery terminal and the starter housing while cranking the engine.
Is the voltage reading less than 0.5 volts?
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Go to Step 4
Go to Step 6

4
Connect a DMM between the positive battery terminal and terminal B at the starter solenoid.
Turn the ignition switch to START.
Measure the voltage drop between the positive battery terminal and the starter solenoid terminal B while cranking the engine.
Is the voltage reading less than 0.5 volts?
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Go to Step 5
Go to Step 7

5
Check for any mechanical issues which may cause the engine or starter motor to bind up and not turn the engine over. If OK, replace the starter motor assembly.

Is the repair complete?
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Go to Starting System Check
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6
Replace the negative battery cable.

Is the repair complete?
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Go to Starting System Check
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7
Replace the positive battery cable.

Is the repair complete?
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Go to Starting System Check
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codes:

10PCM P1431 H
10PCM P1626 H
28 TCS C1255 H
40 BCM No Comm
60 IPC U1176 H C
60 IPC U1160 H C
99 HVAC No Comm
A1-RDCM U 1064 H
A0-LCDM U 1064 H
B0-RFA U 1064 H