Help needed
Dec 8, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Help needed
how do you get an auto 2008 vette into neutral with a dead battery, I mean totally dead
Dec 8, 2008 | 04:20 PM
Drifting
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I do not think that you can, the battery needs to be charged a little before it can be released.
Dec 8, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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MeVette
how do you get an auto 2008 vette into neutral with a dead battery, I mean totally dead
install a new battery
Dec 8, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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got it into neutral, but I think its more serious than a battery, sounds like the starter it just clicks
Dec 8, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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MeVette
got it into neutral, but I think its more serious than a battery, sounds like the starter it just clicks
that could just be the battery
install a new one and see what happens
Dec 8, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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Sounds like a dead or low battery. Try charging it or buy a new one.
Dec 8, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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St. Jude Donor '09
check your grounds, loose ground will sometimes do this.
Dec 8, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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Sounds like a dead or low battery. Try charging it or buy a new one.
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Dec 8, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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From: Fairview Heights IL
My '07 A6 vert developed a snarled linkage at about 14k miles. I could move the shifter between Neutral and Drive, but not into Park so the car could not shut down electrically. Once the battery was discharged not even a 10A charger could bring it back to life.
It's probably time to call GM Roadside Assistance for a free tilt/flatbed trip to your dealership for warranty repairs.
And it's not too early to start thinking about replacing the OEM battery with one that can withstand total discharging (namely an Optima Yellow Top).