Dead battery
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From: Buckhannon WV
Dead battery
So my battery is dead, I haven't quite owned my vette a yr and this is the second time this happened. The first time it had enough juice to roll down the window after I tried starting it once, so I just pulled the door lever inside the door sill. My key fob is turned on passive entry(not sure if that matters) I have read a little on here about it but I am seeing no one has a for sure answer, I guess it could always be carelessness on my part of leaving something on or such.
MY REAL CONCERN IS SINCE I HAVEN'T OWNED IT THAT LONG AND DON'T HAVE AN OWNERS MANUAL COULD SOMEONE GIVE ME SOME INSIGHT ON A WAY TO GET INSIDE IT TO POP THE HOOD AND OR QUICK RELEASE FOR THE HOOD TO SWAP BATTERIES?
2006 c6 coupe
MY REAL CONCERN IS SINCE I HAVEN'T OWNED IT THAT LONG AND DON'T HAVE AN OWNERS MANUAL COULD SOMEONE GIVE ME SOME INSIGHT ON A WAY TO GET INSIDE IT TO POP THE HOOD AND OR QUICK RELEASE FOR THE HOOD TO SWAP BATTERIES?
2006 c6 coupe
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Get yourself a PDF version of the owners manual here: http://www.gmpartshouse.com/download...06corvette.pdf
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If your vehicle has lost battery power, open the
hatch/trunk using the vehicle key. The key lock cylinder
is located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the
license plate. Turn the vehicle key clockwise in the lock.
hatch/trunk using the vehicle key. The key lock cylinder
is located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the
license plate. Turn the vehicle key clockwise in the lock.
From outside the vehicle, use the door release tab
located on the carpet inside the trunk on the driver’s
side of the vehicle. Pull the tab to unlock and unlatch
the driver’s door.
located on the carpet inside the trunk on the driver’s
side of the vehicle. Pull the tab to unlock and unlatch
the driver’s door.
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I don't know why we as Corvette owners accept this.
Question for the OP and Valleybacker did your other cars batteries die as quickly or as much. My guess your answer is no.
I had battery issues with my 05. According to the dealership I had 5 defective batteries in a row, which I don't believe.
I tried to organize a post where everyone with battery problems could post their problems and we could present this to GM but I got very few responses.
Some owners put their cars on a battery tender every night. I personally think it is unacceptable to have to do that.
Question for the OP and Valleybacker did your other cars batteries die as quickly or as much. My guess your answer is no.
I had battery issues with my 05. According to the dealership I had 5 defective batteries in a row, which I don't believe.
I tried to organize a post where everyone with battery problems could post their problems and we could present this to GM but I got very few responses.
Some owners put their cars on a battery tender every night. I personally think it is unacceptable to have to do that.
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From: Buckhannon WV
I agree I think I saw your post with that and everything, I don't think having such a "super car" you should have to have those kind of problems/hassles. Its ridiculous, and once I get my car opened then I'll put an aftermarket battery in it and let you all know if it still happens. I wish Chevy would take care of that, its irritating me very much. My previous vehicle was an 09 F-350 never had an issue with it, or my 03 Ranger.
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I bought an optima red top for my 05 and it helped, but if you goof and park it in 5th gear it will still run it down like any other battery, just takes a lil bit longer. Nothin like callin your boss on a monday morning and telling him your car isnt awake yet... 
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Give me five, I came home and wanted to take the car out for 
and find the car DEAD. Mine is an 05 though and hopefully no DBS issue. I haven't had any DBS issues at all so Im guessing my acdelco battery just died after 3 1/2 years.
and find the car DEAD. Mine is an 05 though and hopefully no DBS issue. I haven't had any DBS issues at all so Im guessing my acdelco battery just died after 3 1/2 years.
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After 6 years and 74,000 miles, I'm still running the original battery in my 2005. It has never failed to start the car. The car is a daily driver, but once while I was recovering from heart surgery it sat for 2 months without being started. Cranked right up when I got back in it.
Most of the owners who complain about dead batteries don't drive their cars at least 60 miles every day, so the battery never gets a full charge. Eventually, the strain on a partially discharged battery will kill it. The solution to battery problems is drive the car.
Most of the owners who complain about dead batteries don't drive their cars at least 60 miles every day, so the battery never gets a full charge. Eventually, the strain on a partially discharged battery will kill it. The solution to battery problems is drive the car.
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I don't know why we as Corvette owners accept this.
Question for the OP and Valleybacker did your other cars batteries die as quickly or as much. My guess your answer is no.
I had battery issues with my 05. According to the dealership I had 5 defective batteries in a row, which I don't believe.
I tried to organize a post where everyone with battery problems could post their problems and we could present this to GM but I got very few responses.
Some owners put their cars on a battery tender every night. I personally think it is unacceptable to have to do that.
Question for the OP and Valleybacker did your other cars batteries die as quickly or as much. My guess your answer is no.
I had battery issues with my 05. According to the dealership I had 5 defective batteries in a row, which I don't believe.
I tried to organize a post where everyone with battery problems could post their problems and we could present this to GM but I got very few responses.
Some owners put their cars on a battery tender every night. I personally think it is unacceptable to have to do that.
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After 6 years and 74,000 miles, I'm still running the original battery in my 2005. It has never failed to start the car. The car is a daily driver, but once while I was recovering from heart surgery it sat for 2 months without being started. Cranked right up when I got back in it.
Most of the owners who complain about dead batteries don't drive their cars at least 60 miles every day, so the battery never gets a full charge. Eventually, the strain on a partially discharged battery will kill it. The solution to battery problems is drive the car.
Most of the owners who complain about dead batteries don't drive their cars at least 60 miles every day, so the battery never gets a full charge. Eventually, the strain on a partially discharged battery will kill it. The solution to battery problems is drive the car.
There is no reason to put up with the battery going dead all the time. A parasitic drain is able to be tracked down if that is what is killing the battery. If non-driving is what is killing it, then any car with modern electronics will need a battery tender....problem is that most other cars get driven, not stored all the time. Try finding a really sweet 4 year old Tahoe with 5,000 miles on it...impossible....but easy with a Vette.
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After 6 years and 74,000 miles, I'm still running the original battery in my 2005. It has never failed to start the car. The car is a daily driver, but once while I was recovering from heart surgery it sat for 2 months without being started. Cranked right up when I got back in it.
Most of the owners who complain about dead batteries don't drive their cars at least 60 miles every day, so the battery never gets a full charge. Eventually, the strain on a partially discharged battery will kill it. The solution to battery problems is drive the car.
Most of the owners who complain about dead batteries don't drive their cars at least 60 miles every day, so the battery never gets a full charge. Eventually, the strain on a partially discharged battery will kill it. The solution to battery problems is drive the car.
There is no reason to put up with the battery going dead all the time. A parasitic drain is able to be tracked down if that is what is killing the battery. If non-driving is what is killing it, then any car with modern electronics will need a battery tender....problem is that most other cars get driven, not stored all the time. Try finding a really sweet 4 year old Tahoe with 5,000 miles on it...impossible....but easy with a Vette.
