Battery Issues?
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From: Knoxville TN
Battery Issues?
Just recently I have had to re-index the windows in my C6 if I don't drive it for 3 or 4 days. Is this an indication that the battery is getting weak or some other problem? It still retains my memory settings for seats, mirrors, etc. and the radio/clock are normal.
If it is the battery, what have people used to replace. I've had bad luck with AC Delco batteries in other cars in the past so I'd like to go with something different in it.
Thanks,
Matt
If it is the battery, what have people used to replace. I've had bad luck with AC Delco batteries in other cars in the past so I'd like to go with something different in it.
Thanks,
Matt
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There could be a voltage issue. The fact that the other functions were not lost doesn't tell the total story. Have your battery tested for its capacity. If it checks good, could of been a glitch that may not be seen again. I have a tendency to replace parts with factory original.
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So I had my battery checked.
It was corroded and leaking.
So I had it replaced with a new AC/Delco battery.
Everything runs fine now.
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Thanks for the responses. I went and had my battery checked. The guy that did it said the cell looked good but it appears that it just needs a good charge. It was showing about 12.5 volts of charge. He told me to either hook it up to a charger or take for a good drive. I guess if the drive doesn't charge it successfully, I have a problem with the alternator. We shall see what happens.
Matt
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"He told me to either hook it up to a charger or take for a good drive. I guess if the drive doesn't charge it successfully, I have a problem with the alternator. We shall see what happens."
Maybe, re prob. w. altern. Good long drive means 30-45 min. at 1500 rpm or more. Could also mean batt. is starting to go if it still happens after that charge. Then, you need to ck for other things as well.
Maybe, re prob. w. altern. Good long drive means 30-45 min. at 1500 rpm or more. Could also mean batt. is starting to go if it still happens after that charge. Then, you need to ck for other things as well.
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Thanks for the responses. I went and had my battery checked. The guy that did it said the cell looked good but it appears that it just needs a good charge. It was showing about 12.5 volts of charge. He told me to either hook it up to a charger or take for a good drive. I guess if the drive doesn't charge it successfully, I have a problem with the alternator. We shall see what happens.
Matt
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From: Tallassee Alabama
Hey! I just had this issue! It only gets worse and my problems got fixed with the AC Delco battery. We had a cheapo battery in it and nobody could figure out what the problem was... The battery showed a good charge but we did not know that the battery was just not capable of handling what the vette was throwing at it. My voltage operates anywhere between 13.5 to 14.2. When the voltage dropped below 12 the car was an electrical nightmare. Just from my experience and Sonny's, your best bet would be to go with the factory AC Delco...
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To the OP, it sounds like you'll need a new car battery REAL soon. Shop around while you still can.
Might as well get new fob batteries, too. And do yourself a favor -- get a good battery tender/maintainer.
Also, make sure you know how to get into your C6 with a dead battery... some folks never try their key, then it doesn't work in an emergency. And some folks don't know about the glovebox slot.
Lots of threads & opinions about replacement car batteries, like this:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...t-battery.html
Tips for replacing car battery: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...rocedures.html
Tips for replacing fob battery: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...post1572918080
Might as well get new fob batteries, too. And do yourself a favor -- get a good battery tender/maintainer.
Also, make sure you know how to get into your C6 with a dead battery... some folks never try their key, then it doesn't work in an emergency. And some folks don't know about the glovebox slot.
Lots of threads & opinions about replacement car batteries, like this:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...t-battery.html
Tips for replacing car battery: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...rocedures.html
Tips for replacing fob battery: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...post1572918080
