Need New Battery
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 18
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From: Montgomery Village Maryland
I have
During a winter trip last December I spent the night in Nebraska (can't remember the town) The next morning it was -5 without wind chill. Starting and driving was no problem. I did notice the display said "Traction Control Warming Up" so I drove slowly for about a mile and it went off. As a side note, I noticed on that trip that the car handles better without the traction control on in snow/icy conditions.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: San Marcos, Texas
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 100
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From: Delray Beach FL
If you're still under your 3/36k warranty, go to the dealer with the complaint of "vehicle intermittently requires jumpstarts and cranks slower than usual"
Also, when you get to the service drive, turn the engine off, but turn on the lights, turn the fan up, move the windows up/down, drain it down, see if you can kill the battery before someone comes to greet you and viola! you get a new battery under warranty.
(you didn't hear any of that from me though! lol)
Also, when you get to the service drive, turn the engine off, but turn on the lights, turn the fan up, move the windows up/down, drain it down, see if you can kill the battery before someone comes to greet you and viola! you get a new battery under warranty.
(you didn't hear any of that from me though! lol)
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Houston, TX
Battery
Do not use Norman Frede Chev. in Houston for any type of service.
Had a dead batteryat 5:30 PM. Dealer sent flat bed tow truck.
Next day service writer calls that battery needs replacing. Gave go ahead.
Picked up car & was told they couldn't tell it was original battery. I had removed yellow sticker. Paid bill and returned next day with sticker.
Still getting run around because they say there is no way to verify this came off my Vette battery.
Any suggestion on what to do next?
IMO stay away from Norman Frede Chev. in Houston, TX.
Had a dead batteryat 5:30 PM. Dealer sent flat bed tow truck.
Next day service writer calls that battery needs replacing. Gave go ahead.
Picked up car & was told they couldn't tell it was original battery. I had removed yellow sticker. Paid bill and returned next day with sticker.
Still getting run around because they say there is no way to verify this came off my Vette battery.
Any suggestion on what to do next?
IMO stay away from Norman Frede Chev. in Houston, TX.
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Pro
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 670
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I got the best battery of all. The free one under warranty from GM! 
I assumed the battery was a wear and tear item after this much time or at least they were pro-rate the cost but it was fully covered. Got some new diff additive and a wash job too.
Thanks for the advice.
I assumed the battery was a wear and tear item after this much time or at least they were pro-rate the cost but it was fully covered. Got some new diff additive and a wash job too.
Thanks for the advice.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: I love the Big Butt Corvettes
St. Jude Donor '08
Bought last battery for C5 at Walmart and was still going strong when I sold the car.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 417
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From: Orlando Florida
Guys and Gals my battery seems to be getting weak. My C6 is almost 3 years old with about 34000 miles. Still loving it!
Any suggestions on where to go in the Houston/Cypress TX area. The dealer? Any battery shop?
Will removing /replacing the battery require resetting any onboard systems? I have the 2LT. No seat memory etc.
Thanks!
Any suggestions on where to go in the Houston/Cypress TX area. The dealer? Any battery shop?
Will removing /replacing the battery require resetting any onboard systems? I have the 2LT. No seat memory etc.
Thanks!
I recently replaced my AC Delco battery in my 2005 vert with a type 86 battery from Advantage Auto Parts for $100 out the door. I choose this battery after much research because it had larger CCW and surge power rating than the other type 86 batteries. It also has a great warrenty. Good luck
Instructor
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: shelton connecticut
I went with a kinetix battery. way over kill for a stock vette with stock accessories but it will always give you a strong start if yopu have high commpression. 1800 cranking amps are just cool to have. nice side mount sealed battery. you can run dead and always get a full recharge. (never tried) dont want to take a chance. cost a bit more but worth it esapecially if you have extra accessories. I have 3 in my h1 now thats 5400 cranking amps. i can power a small town.
Last edited by johnhayesjr; Aug 5, 2008 at 12:38 AM.