stereo causing my battery drain
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St. Jude Donor '20-'21-'22-'23
I know that the c6's are notorious for parasitic battery drains. Mine was lasting about 3 days then dead. I brought it to dealer and he found that it was my "aftermarket stereo" that was the culprit. The stereo is an 'OEM' original entertainment media unit which is nice because they make replacements at a fraction of the cost and they look just like the stock units.
Has anyone else encountered this?
here's their link if anyone is interested
http://www.oeradio.com/product_CH.html
Is this the stereo you are selling in the Buy Sell section of the Forum???
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2115854
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Burning Brakes
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From: Beaumont Tx
Is this the stereo you are selling in the Buy Sell section of the Forum???
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2115854
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2115854
Thanks
John
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From: Dallas Tx
I know that the c6's are notorious for parasitic battery drains. Mine was lasting about 3 days then dead. I brought it to dealer and he found that it was my "aftermarket stereo" that was the culprit. The stereo is an 'OEM' original entertainment media unit which is nice because they make replacements at a fraction of the cost and they look just like the stock units.
Has anyone else encountered this?
here's their link if anyone is interested
http://www.oeradio.com/product_CH.html
Has anyone else encountered this?
here's their link if anyone is interested
http://www.oeradio.com/product_CH.html
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
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From: Beaumont Tx
At first when I bought the vehicle the guy kept going on about how he had the "OEM" $1000 stereo, so you're right at first I thought original equip. manf. But in the co's defense, I hate the aftermarket look and prefer the Stock look. Most of the time I will just amp up and/or replace the speakers but leave the stock head unit in my other vehicles. to each his own. Call the dealer and see what their price is for the stock unit with all of those options and it will be much more than this unit new.
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Had to do some Columbo work to find out you have an 05. Im doubting its your stereo upgrade thats causing the problem. I have a stereo upgrade as well. There are two JL amps in the back. A 450watt and a 300watt. They were installed over a year ago. The car is a 06 and still on the origional battery. The car is a weekend car and can sometimes sit for a couple of weeks without running or a charge. I also put a good draw on the battery because I likes my tunes LOUD! I think the dealer is trying to pin the usual 05 DBS on the stereo to pass the buck. I would not let them the blame where it probiblly doesnt belong.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Beaumont Tx
Had to do some Columbo work to find out you have an 05. Im doubting its your stereo upgrade thats causing the problem. I have a stereo upgrade as well. There are two JL amps in the back. A 450watt and a 300watt. They were installed over a year ago. The car is a 06 and still on the origional battery. The car is a weekend car and can sometimes sit for a couple of weeks without running or a charge. I also put a good draw on the battery because I likes my tunes LOUD! I think the dealer is trying to pin the usual 05 DBS on the stereo to pass the buck. I would not let them the blame where it probiblly doesnt belong.
later
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Sorry about not posting it's an '05. I've always been bad about that because I'm usually so stressed about the problem at the time. I too love my tunes loud!!! I'm about to start adding amps and I have a post in the "wanted" forum for woofers for the trunk area. I saw where someone have mounted either a 6 or 8 in the holes of the trunk. It looked very nice and I should've jumped on the deal but wasn't in the market at the time. Thanks for your supportive post.
later
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Last edited by NYC6; Aug 31, 2008 at 04:23 PM. Reason: said right meant left.duh
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Burning Brakes
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From: Beaumont Tx
To each his own. I thought that at first, but then again I like Stock looking stereo's. This a direct bolt in. Call the dealer and ask how much their top of line touchscreen with nav/blue and the rest of the nine yards, then compare. Check out their website oeradio.com. call the number and ask for Barry. Super nice guy with alot of intell. not snobby as some can be.
IMHO
John
IMHO
John
