C6 Battery issues
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
I was left stranded, but in my garage 
....so, I guess that doesn't count.
Can't compare to a C5 'cause never owned one. But compared to my C4, there is no comparison. I didn't need a battery tender which I now own and connect up with the '08.
Being fair, the C4 had nowhere close to the "electricals" on the '08. So, if all the " 'lectricals" are a step forward in car design and usage, then that is the price I have to pay.
I will say, however, to step forward and be required to have more "stuff" to keep the car going is not the best of all worlds in my opinion. It was explained to me (patiently, by someone who knows these things far better than I do, or ever will) that our current electrical systems are stretched beyond their capacity. Probably so.
And that they really need to be brought up to date and expanded to accommodate all that is going on in our cars vs. cars from even a few years ago. Again, maybe so.
But, so far, no car company manufacturer or battery manufacturer is willing to step up and say, "here's what you really need to keep these cars running." Finally, maybe so.
So, we have a possibly antiquated system running a today or "tomorrow" car.
It's still a Corvette, and better than that, it's MY Corvette.
....so, I guess that doesn't count.Can't compare to a C5 'cause never owned one. But compared to my C4, there is no comparison. I didn't need a battery tender which I now own and connect up with the '08.
Being fair, the C4 had nowhere close to the "electricals" on the '08. So, if all the " 'lectricals" are a step forward in car design and usage, then that is the price I have to pay.
I will say, however, to step forward and be required to have more "stuff" to keep the car going is not the best of all worlds in my opinion. It was explained to me (patiently, by someone who knows these things far better than I do, or ever will) that our current electrical systems are stretched beyond their capacity. Probably so.
And that they really need to be brought up to date and expanded to accommodate all that is going on in our cars vs. cars from even a few years ago. Again, maybe so.
But, so far, no car company manufacturer or battery manufacturer is willing to step up and say, "here's what you really need to keep these cars running." Finally, maybe so.
So, we have a possibly antiquated system running a today or "tomorrow" car.
It's still a Corvette, and better than that, it's MY Corvette.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 127
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What battery options are available for the '08 series 90 battery? The series 90 battery is not common and none of the auto parts stores I contacted have or can order a series 90 battery.
Will a series 34 battery like the Sears Platinum battery fit?
Will a series 34 battery like the Sears Platinum battery fit?
Last edited by antt; Jan 18, 2008 at 04:24 PM.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Fairview Heights IL
Twice I've had to use THE KEY to get into 'Red', but I can't blame the battery. Over the Thanksgiving and New Year's holidays my A6 linkage bound up and wouldn't allow me to put it in Park and shut everything down properly.
One lesson I learned was to keep that key entry lock mechanism clean and lubricated. If you can't get your key in and turn that lock, then a bad day has definitely gotten worse.
One lesson I learned was to keep that key entry lock mechanism clean and lubricated. If you can't get your key in and turn that lock, then a bad day has definitely gotten worse.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2007
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On a second battery only 5K miles.
But I blame the dealership for not honoring my wishes in putting in a new battery, when I initially picked up the car.
Though they assured me they did... Da Bastards.
Typical miscommunication between the sales team and the Prep/Tech Svc Team before pickup.
But I blame the dealership for not honoring my wishes in putting in a new battery, when I initially picked up the car.
Though they assured me they did... Da Bastards.
Typical miscommunication between the sales team and the Prep/Tech Svc Team before pickup.
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Hey, I remember you! One of the regulars on here (All credit to cthusker) has tuned me into a super-premium priced (and performing) battery. Check out Odyssey at SummitRacing and Jegs among other places. Very interesting.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2007
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The Sears Platinum series 34 is an Odyssey PC1500. The battery terminals are reversed as compared to the series 90 and the length and height is greater. I don't know if this battery will still fit, but I think the cables could be changed to accommodate the post position.
CF Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 23,313
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From: Tucson Arizona
My 2005 MN6 has been great! After about 34 months of use...numerous periods of down time...my car is still cranking fine with the original factory battery. No battery tenders...no priority starts...it just works. I do expect to replace the battery at some point but so far so good.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Sedalia Missouri
Two years plus and no problems at all. I do however always connect the battery to a Battery Tender when it is in the garage. Same with my bike which has a battery over 5 years old and still fires up immediately.