Battery Replacement
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1st Gear
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Battery Replacement
I own a 2000 Vette. My uncle has a 2004 and says he has a bad battery. When I drove his car, the car actually stopped running when I was doing about 60. It started back up again and I told him to have it checked out. He did not and it has been in storage on a tender for a few months and now won't turn over at all. Bad Battery? In my 2000, the battery is a side mount. In a 2004 are they all top post? I see mixed reviews on replacment batteries. Suggestions?
Racer
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
Suggestions?...Optima Yellow Top. I've read where others use the Red Top. Any quality battery that meets the specifications for the C5 should be fine. I would also suggest a CTek battery tender if he doesn't drive the car frequently. I have the MultiUS 3300 model...no issues...
Le Mans Master
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From: Rockledge FL
I did the unthinkable. I put an Advance Gold in my 00 two years ago no issues at all. Starts fine, runs fine, never any electrical issues. With the warranty that comes with, I just cant see the point in an optima.
Melting Slicks
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From: Oceanside California
I thought power came from the alternator while the car is running and especially at speed. The battery may be dying because of a bad alternator. If it stopped while driving, I would get the alternator tested.
Drifting
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I just picked up a duracell agm battery at Sams for $130 w/tax. It meets vet cca and most importantly a rc of 120. I guess time will tell if it is a good choice. Top and side post. If alt was not working, would it throw a code?
http://www.samsclub.com/sams/duracel...LLER|Duracell® AGM Automotive Battery - Group Size 78DTAGM|Duracell® AGM Automotive Battery - Group Size 78DTAGM
http://www.samsclub.com/sams/duracel...LLER|Duracell® AGM Automotive Battery - Group Size 78DTAGM|Duracell® AGM Automotive Battery - Group Size 78DTAGM
Drifting
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From: Bahama North Carolina
I own a 2000 Vette. My uncle has a 2004 and says he has a bad battery. When I drove his car, the car actually stopped running when I was doing about 60. It started back up again and I told him to have it checked out. He did not and it has been in storage on a tender for a few months and now won't turn over at all. Bad Battery? In my 2000, the battery is a side mount. In a 2004 are they all top post? I see mixed reviews on replacment batteries. Suggestions?
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From: Chicago IL
Is it cranking strong (but just not starting)? If so, it's likely not the battery. I recommend first testing the starter (for starting problem) and alternator (for dying when driving).
Last edited by poppyboy; Oct 14, 2012 at 10:11 AM.
