Battery Post Disconnect
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Boone, NC
Battery Post Disconnect
Will I cause any problems using a battery disconnect, and disconnecting it after each time I take it out? It is usually weeks between. Will anything freak out being reset that often?
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Race Director
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Elko, Nevada
Re: Battery Post Disconnect (VetteVert)
The radio. Make sure you have the 4-digit code to unlock it, or you'll be calling
your dealer to call Chevrolet to get you one.
My battery died, went and got another battery, put it in, cranked the car and
everything was good to go...except the radio. 'Code, what code?"
it's explained in your owners manual. :)
your dealer to call Chevrolet to get you one.
My battery died, went and got another battery, put it in, cranked the car and
everything was good to go...except the radio. 'Code, what code?"
it's explained in your owners manual. :)
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: Battery Post Disconnect (VetteVert)
Probably not, but you know how touchy this car is to electrical stuff. Why don't you get a battery tender? Much better solution, as the battery will stay in top shape and you just have to hook it up and forget it with complete peace-of-mind! :D :smash:
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Central MN
Re: Battery Post Disconnect (carpe dm)
I agree with carpe dm. Get a battery tender. Better yet, if you need a new battery anyway, get a Optima yellow top and forget about it altogether.
By the way, check your e-mail. I sent you a e-mail about your PRTs.
By the way, check your e-mail. I sent you a e-mail about your PRTs.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Boone, NC
Re: Battery Post Disconnect (98-C5)
Any battery is going to drain over time, so I don't think the Optima will gain me anything. My current battery is in good shape. I may look into a battery tender. I also replied in your post :)
I agree with carpe dm. Get a battery tender. Better yet, if you need a new battery anyway, get a Optima yellow top and forget about it altogether.
By the way, check your e-mail. I sent you a e-mail about your PRTs.
By the way, check your e-mail. I sent you a e-mail about your PRTs.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Morganton, NC, USA
Re: Battery Post Disconnect (VetteVert)
There was a post about a year ago from a guy that had a mid-year being stored in his garage for the winter, probably with a battery tender. It seems that a positive wire someplace shorted out, causing a huge current flow, causing a fire, that burned up his Vette and garage. If anyone thinks there is the remotest chance of this happening to their car, be it a C5 or earlier, then the smart thing is to disconnect the positive wire and wrap it with insullation, or completely remove the battery. I now do this with my 30 year old summer queen. :yesnod:
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