2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes???
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2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes???
I just went out this morning to start my 2004 Z-06 and no juice. The car only has 1600 miles. Could it be lack of driving? How fast does the battery go dead if not driven?
I read the owner's manual and it says, if any lights are left on, they are turned off automatically in 15 minutes.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
I read the owner's manual and it says, if any lights are left on, they are turned off automatically in 15 minutes.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
Melting Slicks
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Re: 2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes??? (CAracer)
My 2004 Coupe has 6000 miles on it so far. The green "eye" on the battery is almost non-existent right now. I once saw an error on the DIC about voltage. I think Chevrolet bought garbage batteries. I'm going to pick up an Optima Red Top either tonight or tomorrow.
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Re: 2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes??? (CAracer)
My '04 Delco would not hold a charge after a few weeks. No green eye. Seems like OEM batteries are weak when they are installed. Time for a new battery.
Melting Slicks
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Re: 2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes??? (CAracer)
The C5 has a pretty strong drain on the battery when parked. Stock battery will be very weak in as little as 2 weeks without driving. Optima yellow top works great for me.
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Re: 2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes??? (CliffB-99)
GM will put you a new one in at the dealer. The original battery is still in my 01 Z06 at 51K miles. But I drive it about everyday.
You see the battery in the C5s where made this way so you would have to drive them more. :jester
You see the battery in the C5s where made this way so you would have to drive them more. :jester
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Re: 2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes??? (CliffB-99)
[QUOTE]The C5 has a pretty strong drain on the battery when parked. Stock battery will be very weak in as little as 2 weeks without driving. QUOTE] :iagree: Get, and use, a Battery Tender when not driving the car; it can be left on for any period of storage. :yesnod: :) :thumbs:
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Re: 2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes??? (carpe dm)
Get, and use, a Battery Tender when not driving the car; it can be left on for any period of storage.
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Re: 2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes??? (gr8corvette)
Well I really hate to add myself to this list, but as I type my battery in my 2004 with 1000 miles is dead.
I just drove the car for the last two days no problem, so I cant figure out why it died overnight????
Got it on the charger now, while this beautiful day is being lost without the ride :banghead:
I just drove the car for the last two days no problem, so I cant figure out why it died overnight????
Got it on the charger now, while this beautiful day is being lost without the ride :banghead:
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Re: 2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes??? (Gonzo)
make sure you pull the key from the ignition when you put the corvrtte in the garage so the computers go to "sleep". i have had 3 C-5s,97,99 and 02 and all have been left setting for 4 weeks while i go to fla. for the nascar races and they always start when i get back. i leave the DIC set on battery voltage when i leave and i turn on the ignition to check the voltage and its always 10+ volts. check the "draw" on the battery by removing the negative terminal from the battery and install a amp meter between the battery and the cable and see if the draw is more than .5 amps,if it is check by pulling fuses till you see what causes the draw to drop.
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Re: 2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes??? (CAracer)
It's the BGM battery. I am just relaying what I've read, not had any problems personally.
I changed my battery out to an Optima as soon as I read about all of the problems the stock batteries were having.
I changed my battery out to an Optima as soon as I read about all of the problems the stock batteries were having.
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Re: 2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes??? (GJDJR)
I found out the problem. I turned on the dimmer switch fully to the right, turning on the inside lights. It was left on overnight and the battery was dead the Following day.
The battery is fully charged and working fine now. This is my second C-5 and I had no problems with the first one. I think, bottom line, you can't leave the dimmer switch on continuously or it will drain the batter.
Thanks for all your replys.
The battery is fully charged and working fine now. This is my second C-5 and I had no problems with the first one. I think, bottom line, you can't leave the dimmer switch on continuously or it will drain the batter.
Thanks for all your replys.
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Re: 2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes??? (CAracer)
The original batteries are not very good from what I have read. My '01 has the original battery and I never had a problem. I am not going to press my luck much longer though. Do not want any problems when the driving season starts. :seeya
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Re: 2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes??? (CAracer)
I found out the problem. I turned on the dimmer switch fully to the right, turning on the inside lights. It was left on overnight and the battery was dead the Following day.
The battery is fully charged and working fine now. This is my second C-5 and I had no problems with the first one. I think, bottom line, you can't leave the dimmer switch on continuously or it will drain the batter.
I'd laugh at you but I checked mine as well and I did the same exact thing
Thanks for all your replys.
The battery is fully charged and working fine now. This is my second C-5 and I had no problems with the first one. I think, bottom line, you can't leave the dimmer switch on continuously or it will drain the batter.
I'd laugh at you but I checked mine as well and I did the same exact thing
Thanks for all your replys.
Only problem I noticed was I charged it for about 12 hours and the little light on the battery still has not turned green :confused:
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Re: 2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes??? (Gonzo)
becarefull charging a AGM battery. do not allow the battery to be charged at 3 amperes or more for longer than 10 hours or 10 amperes for longer than 5 hours. check the voltage every 30 minutes and remove the battery from charge when the voltage reaches 15 volts at 3-10 amperes. this is from the GM website. you need to be outside to see the "green eye" because it is a light reflective deal. :chevy
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Re: 2004 Z-06 Battery dead? Causes??? (clem zahrobsky)
becarefull charging a AGM battery. do not allow the battery to be charged at 3 amperes or more for longer than 10 hours or 10 amperes for longer than 5 hours. check the voltage every 30 minutes and remove the battery from charge when the voltage reaches 15 volts at 3-10 amperes. this is from the GM website. you need to be outside to see the "green eye" because it is a light reflective deal. :chevy
Thanks, mine is in the garage so I guess thats why I could not see it.
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Thanks, mine is in the garage so I guess thats why I could not see it.
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