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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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Default Battery Will Be Dead, So What Problems?

For those following my 'Ultimate C6 Journey', I've sadly just posted that there is a major delay in Atomic
being delivered to England.

When she does finally arrive, the battery will have been disconnected for shipping and will of course,
would be dead after 7 weeks, so what system problems am I likely to encounter upon reconnection?

Is there also a set procedure for bringing her back to life?

Thanks in advance if you can help.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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7 weeks disconnected and dead battery? It might not be dead. I have an old car that stays covered all the time and the battery is disconnected sometimes for 3 months. Once connected though it fires right up.
If it is dead though you dont even have a radio code to worry about in the vette. Enjoy your travels!!
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Mine sets in the garage for weeks not being started, and has started up fine.

I bet it fires right up.

I think you will need to re-index the windows.
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with Post #2. As long as it is fully charged before it is disconnected, after six -seven weeks it should still be good. There should be very little bleed off of charge.
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If the battery is in good shape, being disconnected should not affect it, it will likely be fine. When you do get it started you will need to re-index the windows.
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Originally Posted by RicK T
If the battery is in good shape, being disconnected should not affect it, it will likely be fine. When you do get it started you will need to re-index the windows.
You should be good to go.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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If the car was shipped with the battery disconnected, the battery shouldn't be discharged. Just hook it back up, index the windows, and you're good to go.
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