Priority Start and DBS
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Priority Start and DBS
How many forum members have tried the Priority Start device reccomended by mikeyc6? It seems like a good idea when DBS keeps raising it's ugly head. Had my third DBS today and , as all of you know,it makes for a very frustrating situation. My battery was only showing 9.25 volts and was an upgraded Delco which the dealer provided last time. I also wonder if upgrading to the Optimum or Odysey batteries would help.
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DBS is generally not a battery thing. Although most likely with a higher amp/hr rating you might be more apt to catch things before they totally die.
Do a forum search for the prioritystart module, as it seems to work. If it does its thing you have do the entrance routine through the back, and popping the lighter resets the system.
One dealer actually paid for it.
The other option is a 'battery tender', a charger.
Do a forum search for the prioritystart module, as it seems to work. If it does its thing you have do the entrance routine through the back, and popping the lighter resets the system.
One dealer actually paid for it.
The other option is a 'battery tender', a charger.
Drifting
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From: Doylestown PA
Hey folks, this is really a sad post-Where the heck is GM on this issue!! Fuse 46, new battery, proper shutdown, RF interference, chimes when opening door, priority start, etc. In my hunble opinion, this is just RIDICULOUS. When will GM respond!!!!
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by Jbal
Hey folks, this is really a sad post-Where the heck is GM on this issue!! Fuse 46, new battery, proper shutdown, RF interference, chimes when opening door, priority start, etc. In my hunble opinion, this is just RIDICULOUS. When will GM respond!!!!
GM really doesn't have the answer yet, if there is one. And, there may be a multitude of reasons for DBS.
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Originally Posted by Jbal
Hoonose;
A "Multitude of reasons"?? Wow, I really hope not! I would imagine its' a single issue. Thanks, & wish you the best
A "Multitude of reasons"?? Wow, I really hope not! I would imagine its' a single issue. Thanks, & wish you the best
It may be a single issue like not locking the steering wheel.
It may be a combination of issues/events.
It may be a bad battery in one case, or forgetting reverse in another.
It may be a bad relay in one, or an aftermarket gizmo in another.
It may be such and such random RF signals being picked up by the system, keeping it awake and draining the battery.
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From: Malibu California
I spoke with a tech at Lojack and he said that if Lojack is disconnected from the car battery for 72 hours + then the Lojack backup battery will need to be replaced. So, if Priority Start cuts off the car battery at just below 12 volts, and it gets left for 72 hours (like when you're away on a trip), won't that nuke the Lojack?
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Originally Posted by mr d
How many forum members have tried the Priority Start device reccomended by mikeyc6? It seems like a good idea when DBS keeps raising it's ugly head. Had my third DBS today and , as all of you know,it makes for a very frustrating situation. My battery was only showing 9.25 volts and was an upgraded Delco which the dealer provided last time. I also wonder if upgrading to the Optimum or Odysey batteries would help.
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Priority Start is a system that is easy to install and it cuts off the battery when the voltage of the battery is below 12V or so. This allows you to trip the battery back into the system by a sudden jolt to the system such as pushing in the cigarette lighter. It has a osecond ground connection that monitors for the event.
Just remember that if you need to use the system you must have the key with you AND your rear plate frame must be of the type that allows you to use the key. I have one of those classy covers that put the plate in a sealed environment and uses a tiny allen wrench to undo it. I do not recommend this type for the C6!!!
Just remember that if you need to use the system you must have the key with you AND your rear plate frame must be of the type that allows you to use the key. I have one of those classy covers that put the plate in a sealed environment and uses a tiny allen wrench to undo it. I do not recommend this type for the C6!!!
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From: queensbury ny
Prority start??
thanks for the info.I don't have that battery issue(yet anyway).car only has 206 miles on it and will be down for the winter very shortly.I truly hope this is not a car that has all kinds of gremlins!!!
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From: Longview WA
Originally Posted by mr d
How many forum members have tried the Priority Start device reccomended by mikeyc6? It seems like a good idea when DBS keeps raising it's ugly head. Had my third DBS today and , as all of you know,it makes for a very frustrating situation. My battery was only showing 9.25 volts and was an upgraded Delco which the dealer provided last time. I also wonder if upgrading to the Optimum or Odysey batteries would help.
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From: Longview WA
Originally Posted by jluke
I installed the Priority Start a month ago. No dead battery since then.
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From: Longview WA
Originally Posted by Hoonose
DBS is generally not a battery thing. Although most likely with a higher amp/hr rating you might be more apt to catch things before they totally die.
Do a forum search for the prioritystart module, as it seems to work. If it does its thing you have do the entrance routine through the back, and popping the lighter resets the system.
One dealer actually paid for it.
The other option is a 'battery tender', a charger.
Do a forum search for the prioritystart module, as it seems to work. If it does its thing you have do the entrance routine through the back, and popping the lighter resets the system.
One dealer actually paid for it.
The other option is a 'battery tender', a charger.
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From: Longview WA
Originally Posted by Jbal
Hey folks, this is really a sad post-Where the heck is GM on this issue!! Fuse 46, new battery, proper shutdown, RF interference, chimes when opening door, priority start, etc. In my hunble opinion, this is just RIDICULOUS. When will GM respond!!!!
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by BlackMagik
I myself am having a little trouble with needing to buy aftermarket stuff so I can go out and drive my brand new $55K car. I hear more and more people talk about the lemon law. I think if GM doesn't get serious about solving this, we could all be upgrading to 2006's on their dime. I have got my dealer working on it and even though they had never heard of it until I told them about it, they are doing research to dig into it. I have my fingers crossed. Keep in mind that most larger dealers have only sold a hand full of these cars and only half or so of those have been 6 speeds. I would sure like to know the percentage of MN 6 owners that have had the problem. I think plenty of them have just assumed it was their fault and had the battery charged.
