No DBS!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '09
No DBS!
I know it proves nothing, but we just got back from a 6-day trip in our other car and to my relief the Vette fired right up this morning! I have been wondering whether DBS could ever raise its ugly head since my '06 MN6 is my daily driver and rarely sits for more than two days at a time. Six days is hardly an acid test, but I feel better. Just had to share. That is all.
Racer
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Given the high level electronics incorporated into the C6 it was inevitable that there would be a fair number of dead battery experiences, and more so with the manual 05’s, having the quirky shut down requirement, which has since been eliminated. All C6 models and years seem to be having some electronics issues clearly attributable to user error while there are also a few remaining bugs with the electronics that still have to be sorted out. Nonetheless, electronics of the C6, although not perfect, are for the most part a delight. The dead battery issue has been blown far out of all proportion and this has been unfortunately fueled by the creation of the term DBS that would henceforth be best dropped from usage in the forum.
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by Indy-hp
I know it proves nothing, but we just got back from a 6-day trip in our other car and to my relief the Vette fired right up this morning! I have been wondering whether DBS could ever raise its ugly head since my '06 MN6 is my daily driver and rarely sits for more than two days at a time. Six days is hardly an acid test, but I feel better. Just had to share. That is all.
And DBS is probably not an '06 thing, but '06's do have more than their share of dead batteries.
Another '06 dead battery poll is pending....
Le Mans Master
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The 2006 C6 has had comparitively few battery issues compared to the 2005. The 2005 MN6 is the one that's most likely to experience unexplained battery drains. I don't think you have much to worry about.
My 2005 did have one DBS incident. Both before and after that however, I have have never had the slightest problem with the battery or the ability of the car to start even after long periods of inactivity or extreme cold.
My 2005 did have one DBS incident. Both before and after that however, I have have never had the slightest problem with the battery or the ability of the car to start even after long periods of inactivity or extreme cold.
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From: Madison Alabama
Eight weeks, no DBS. I had major surgery Jan 23. I last drove the '05 C6, MN6 on Jan 22. That is until today (Mar 18). I checked the tire pressure and oil level, got in the car, pushed the start button and went for a nice ride.
Cruising
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Guys, I think it is all in how you shut the car off. Had DBS twice this winter but both times it was my fault. I have an 05 MN6. I know it could be the reverse switch but I'm beginning to believe it is the column lock. Since taking the extra time to shut down properly have not had a episode of DBS and I crank the car over once a month. Just my two cents.
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by electricz51
Guys, I think it is all in how you shut the car off. Had DBS twice this winter but both times it was my fault. I have an 05 MN6. I know it could be the reverse switch but I'm beginning to believe it is the column lock. Since taking the extra time to shut down properly have not had a episode of DBS and I crank the car over once a month. Just my two cents.
How was 'DBS' your fault?
Or do you just mean a dead battery?
Racer
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Originally Posted by electricz51
Yeah I mean dead battery was the cause, but I believe I could of avoided it with proper shut down. I really have never had any other related problems.
I had a dead battery about 3 week after delivery of the car. Do not know the cause. It may or may not have been my fault. In any case, the dealer kept the car for 2 days (While giving me a new STS to use) and did a complete check up of the electronics. No problem was found, but to to be on the safe side the dealer replaced the battery free of charge. 10 months have passed and I also have had no further problems.
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From: Bluffton, SC
Originally Posted by electricz51
Guys, I think it is all in how you shut the car off. Had DBS twice this winter but both times it was my fault. I have an 05 MN6. I know it could be the reverse switch but I'm beginning to believe it is the column lock. Since taking the extra time to shut down properly have not had a episode of DBS and I crank the car over once a month. Just my two cents.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by StanNH
The 2006 C6 has had comparitively few battery issues compared to the 2005. The 2005 MN6 is the one that's most likely to experience unexplained battery drains. I don't think you have much to worry about.
My 2005 did have one DBS incident. Both before and after that however, I have have never had the slightest problem with the battery or the ability of the car to start even after long periods of inactivity or extreme cold.
My 2005 did have one DBS incident. Both before and after that however, I have have never had the slightest problem with the battery or the ability of the car to start even after long periods of inactivity or extreme cold.
I had one as well. Attributed it to the Bride not shutting down properly and sitting idle for 3 days.