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Jun 13, 2008 | 06:03 PM

corvetted2

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Battery?

I recently traded my 2000 coupe for an 03 coupe. The dealer told me they had just put in a new battery. The battery is an AC Delco with 550cca. The original battery is 600 cca. Will this be a problem? I have had a charge system failure message a few times.

Jun 13, 2008 | 06:18 PM

vsocks1

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If I remember correctly mine 2003 has an AC Delco professional. Think it is around 700 CCA. The original owner had the dealer replace it before I bought it. I can go check it in the gararge if you need me to!

Jun 13, 2008 | 08:07 PM

corvetted2

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Thanks I was just wondering if the smaller battery would be a problem.

Jun 13, 2008 | 09:15 PM

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In Florida's warm climate,you should be fine with a new 550 CCA battery.

Jun 13, 2008 | 11:18 PM

bestvettever

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OEM Battery

Hi, the original AGM side post battery in my 03 vert was 525 cca. The battery is quite adequate.
Good Luck

Jun 13, 2008 | 11:50 PM

GrayC5

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2003 GM Corvette Service Manual calls for 500 CCA with 80 minute reserve capacity.

Jun 13, 2008 | 11:55 PM

Dave68

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Here's my OEM battery. It lasted 7 years before I retired it (not because it died). Note the CCA number - it was certainly more than adequate for my 01 that has the upgraded stereo package.