Help...Dead Battery
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Help...Dead Battery
Like most of you...I have seen lots and lots of threads related to dead batteries. I just got back from an 8-day trip to find my battery dead. To be honest, I dont think it was the cars fault. My son was showing his girlfriend my car and I believe he did not get the car back into reverse.
I am locked out of the car...if i put the key in the trunk slot will this open the doors?
What is the best way to boost the car off...is there any special considerations to take in account with the corvette?
I called two dealers and I am not certain either of them knew what a corvette was...little alone a C6.
Any information or help would be greatly appreciated.
I am locked out of the car...if i put the key in the trunk slot will this open the doors?
What is the best way to boost the car off...is there any special considerations to take in account with the corvette?
I called two dealers and I am not certain either of them knew what a corvette was...little alone a C6.
Any information or help would be greatly appreciated.
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The key will open the hatch, then on the left side there are two levers. Pull the one with the door logo on it and pull it. Open the hood and charge the battery and you probably will never have the problem again Good luck. 
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Thanks for the information
One follow up question...how should I charge the battery - do i need to buy a battery charger? If so, what kind can you recommend? Do I need to remove the battery to charge?
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Originally Posted by pyroc6vette
One follow up question...how should I charge the battery - do i need to buy a battery charger? If so, what kind can you recommend? Do I need to remove the battery to charge?
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Yes, you need a charger. Most part houses carry them. I bought mine at sears. It is 10 amp's and drops down and shut's off after the battery charges. I would not take the battery out but I would disconnect the cables ground first and last when reconnecting. Good luck and let us know how it works out. 
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Originally Posted by pyroc6vette
One follow up question...how should I charge the battery - do i need to buy a battery charger? If so, what kind can you recommend? Do I need to remove the battery to charge?
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Originally Posted by pyroc6vette
My son was showing his girlfriend my car and I believe he did not get the car back into reverse.
Mike
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I can't understand for the life of me why these cars can't keep a charge even for 8 days! WHat do the dealers do when a car sits in the lot for a week. I know there is alot of electronics but if the car is shutdown properly why does it drain. My cobra sit for one to three weeks with being used and starts right up.
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Originally Posted by 6speedC6
WHat do the dealers do when a car sits in the lot for a week.
Before he could remember where the manual emergency handles were, he had unlatched the top and had another salseman help him take it off. Then after a few minutes of reading the manual, he found the handles down by the floor. At least I now know how to get out of a C6 with a dead battery.
