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Dec 27, 2001 | 11:41 PM

4THTOY

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From: Knoxville TN

car is dead

I have not driven my car in 3 days when I tried it today, it was dead, I tried to jump it, nothing, still dead. Any ideas?
Thanks
Ira

Dec 27, 2001 | 11:58 PM

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Re: car is dead (3rdtoy)

First, see if the battery accepts a charge. If it does, and charges-up completely, then you may have something that is sapping its power. If your battery won't accept a charge, take it in (under warranty) and see if the dealer will give you a fresh AGM battery - Delco's latest and greatest leak and vibrationproof model (standard in most 01s and all 02 C5s.

Dec 28, 2001 | 12:05 AM

4THTOY

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Re: car is dead (Dave68)

Dave
Thanks for the advice, I forgot to say, I have an optima battery, and my car is way out of warrenty.
When I tried to charge it, the jumper cables got so hot, they started to melt.
Ira

Dec 28, 2001 | 01:45 AM

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Re: car is dead (3rdtoy)

3rd, sounds like your battery has a direct short.........remove it immediately if you have not already......

Dec 28, 2001 | 08:21 AM

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Re: car is dead (3rdtoy)

How old is the battery?

Dec 28, 2001 | 11:01 AM

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Re: car is dead (ZO6LS6)

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3rd, sounds like your battery has a direct short.........remove it immediately if you have not already......

I agree; get it out of there immediately! Hopefully, you can get a free replacement from the Optima vendor.

Good luck, Ira.

Dec 28, 2001 | 11:54 AM

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Re: car is dead (3rdtoy)

I suspect you have an Optima Red Top? It goes completely dead very easy if it is drained! If so, go out and get a Yellow Top.
Good luck!
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Mikael