Mine has been sitting for two weeks tomorrow, I'm have some stuff painted under the hood so I can't crank it, I hope I'm as lucky as you tomorrow night and it fires right up.
Vette Started Right Up
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Burning Brakes
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Vette Started Right Up
Between the weather, traveling and working some weekends Carly (my vette's name) has been sitting for 23 days. With some of the Treads about dead batteries I was a little nervous about today's start. Well, walked to the car the door opened right up, then hit the button and Vroom, next I put the power top down and away I went. Life is good!!
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Burning Brakes
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Winter Drive
Originally Posted by ben dover
Let it sit in the winter, drive it now.
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From what I can find out/figure out the DBS problem manifests in 2 to 3 days after shutting down (depends on the battery.) If after that time your red blinking light (by the radio) is still flashing you will be all right,
FWIW it appears to affect sticks the most.
FWIW it appears to affect sticks the most.
Last edited by 6spdC6; Oct 20, 2005 at 04:50 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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Dbs
Originally Posted by 6spdC6
From what I can find out/figure out the DBS problem manifests in 2 to 3 days after shutting down (depends on the battery.) If after that time your red blinking light (by the radio) is still flashing you will be all right,
FWIW it appears to affect sticks the most.
FWIW it appears to affect sticks the most.
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From: Milpitas ca
Originally Posted by ALFONSE
Could it be because of the shut down procedures on the stick? With the auto you just put in "P" and hit the button?
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Had mine down for almost 4 weeks and she started right up.
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From: Montreal Qc
Originally Posted by ALFONSE
Between the weather, traveling and working some weekends Carly (my vette's name) has been sitting for 23 days. With some of the Treads about dead batteries I was a little nervous about today's start. Well, walked to the car the door opened right up, then hit the button and Vroom, next I put the power top down and away I went. Life is good!!
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From: Northern NYs Adirondack Mountains,http://www.visitsacandaga.com.
Originally Posted by ALFONSE
Could it be because of the shut down procedures on the stick? With the auto you just put in "P" and hit the button?
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I've said it before - why cannot GM find the cause of this issue?
Many on this Forum are attempting to isolate it to relay, software, shut down procedure(s), etc. etc. etc.
Why?
The cost of these vehicles ($60k+ in some instances), and the number of DBS issues encountered just by members of this Forum (a small percentage of the overall C6 ownership) would seem to imply that this issue is major.
Dealers are replacing batteries left and right.
Why not take that allocation of expenses and apply it to GM engineering talent to fix the cause of the issue?
Keep in mind that eventually these vehicles will go 'out' of warranty. At that time the owners will be responsible for the replacement cost of the batteries (as well as other charges such as towing, road side assistance, etc.).
Further, come time to sell your Vette, this issue will have an affect on the resale price.
Put yourself in the position of a buyer: would you purchase a vehicle that has a history of having the DBS?
It is time for the owners of the C6 to stand up to GM and demand a resolution. Failure to do this will 'hit' you in the pocket book - eventually.
Or - just sit back and pay the Piper once the warranty expires, or you go to sell the Vette and cannot get anyone to buy considering this issue exists.
Your choice.
Many on this Forum are attempting to isolate it to relay, software, shut down procedure(s), etc. etc. etc.
Why?
The cost of these vehicles ($60k+ in some instances), and the number of DBS issues encountered just by members of this Forum (a small percentage of the overall C6 ownership) would seem to imply that this issue is major.
Dealers are replacing batteries left and right.
Why not take that allocation of expenses and apply it to GM engineering talent to fix the cause of the issue?
Keep in mind that eventually these vehicles will go 'out' of warranty. At that time the owners will be responsible for the replacement cost of the batteries (as well as other charges such as towing, road side assistance, etc.).
Further, come time to sell your Vette, this issue will have an affect on the resale price.
Put yourself in the position of a buyer: would you purchase a vehicle that has a history of having the DBS?
It is time for the owners of the C6 to stand up to GM and demand a resolution. Failure to do this will 'hit' you in the pocket book - eventually.
Or - just sit back and pay the Piper once the warranty expires, or you go to sell the Vette and cannot get anyone to buy considering this issue exists.
Your choice.
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From: Orlando Florida
Originally Posted by ALFONSE
Between the weather, traveling and working some weekends Carly (my vette's name) has been sitting for 23 days. With some of the Treads about dead batteries I was a little nervous about today's start. Well, walked to the car the door opened right up, then hit the button and Vroom, next I put the power top down and away I went. Life is good!!
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AL
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