Car won't start
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Racer
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From: Victoria BC
Car won't start
So the car has only been run a few times over the winter but I went out to start it yesterday and it would not start.
The cabin lights come on and radio but it's a little weak. As I turn the ignition I hear fast ticking. I'm thinking my battery is weak but it may be the starter or fuel pump (maybe?)
Any ideas?
2001 Z06
The cabin lights come on and radio but it's a little weak. As I turn the ignition I hear fast ticking. I'm thinking my battery is weak but it may be the starter or fuel pump (maybe?)
Any ideas?
2001 Z06
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From: West Norriton PA
St. Jude Donor '08
Common Issue is that these cars draw power when not in use to run the BCM and some other controls.
Jump start using some battery cables and buy your self a battery tender from CCA (Aka Chip) here on the forum.
Here's a link
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...rycharger.html
Jump start using some battery cables and buy your self a battery tender from CCA (Aka Chip) here on the forum.
Here's a link
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...rycharger.html
So the car has only been run a few times over the winter but I went out to start it yesterday and it would not start.
The cabin lights come on and radio but it's a little weak. As I turn the ignition I hear fast ticking. I'm thinking my battery is weak but it may be the starter or fuel pump (maybe?)
Any ideas?
2001 Z06
The cabin lights come on and radio but it's a little weak. As I turn the ignition I hear fast ticking. I'm thinking my battery is weak but it may be the starter or fuel pump (maybe?)
Any ideas?
2001 Z06
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From: Dyer, IN
So the car has only been run a few times over the winter but I went out to start it yesterday and it would not start.
The cabin lights come on and radio but it's a little weak. As I turn the ignition I hear fast ticking. I'm thinking my battery is weak but it may be the starter or fuel pump (maybe?)
Any ideas?
2001 Z06
The cabin lights come on and radio but it's a little weak. As I turn the ignition I hear fast ticking. I'm thinking my battery is weak but it may be the starter or fuel pump (maybe?)
Any ideas?
2001 Z06
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Van Buren Arkansas
Wounded Warrior Escort '11
As suggested already, you need a full battery for things to work. The battery needs a solid 12.5vdc across the terminals without the key on, for the electronics to work. It will turn over with less voltage, but the computers will not run.
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15,960
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From: West Norriton PA
St. Jude Donor '08
Your car will only go about a few weeks probably for the battery will be drained. If you drive it that infrequently get a battery tender.
