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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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I just tried to open and start my 2005 LT1 convertible. Has been parked for about a month without starting. Started fine last time. Neither Key fob will open the doors. Is this a fob problem or a car problem.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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sounds like the car battery needs charging to me
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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if you have the original battery, it definitely needs replacing.

you should put your battery on a battery tender during storage...it conditions them and makes them last longer.

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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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It is on a battery tender. It is the original battery. If it is the battery how would I get to it to charge it if I am locked out?
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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Gotta key? Have you ever checked it to see if it works?

If a battery is bad/old enough, even a maintainer won't save/fix it.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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Where's your owner's manual that shows you how to get into a dead, locked C6?
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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If he has an owners manual, probably locked in the car.

Use your key (hope you have one) to open the rear hatch, lock is to the right and just above the rear license plate. Pull the door emergency cord on the left rear wheelwell to open the drivers side door.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CARNUTS551
I just tried to open and start my 2005 LT1 convertible.
What's a 2005 LT1 convertible?
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2005 battery = replace battery

pretty sure that will fix your problem.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mpuzach
What's a 2005 LT1 convertible?
An alphabetically challenged 1SB?

Other than that, being locked out of any C6 that has been left unattended for over a month is not exactly earth shaking news. That's why we all have emergency keys to open our trunks, and gain access to the door release pull that GM so thoughtfully put there. All this, of course, is so clearly explained in that seldom read book; the owner's manual.
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Originally Posted by StanNH
An alphabetically challenged 1SB?
That would be a 1SA.
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Originally Posted by vettedoogie
That would be a 1SA.
Yeah, and actually the 2005 equivalent to today's 1LT was 1SX. Of course, there were no 1SX convertibles made so maybe he's referring to a 2005 vert with an LT1 engine that was transplanted from a 1992-1996 C4 Corvette.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mpuzach
Yeah, and actually the 2005 equivalent to today's 1LT was 1SX. Of course, there were no 1SX convertibles made so maybe he's referring to a 2005 vert with an LT1 engine that was transplanted from a 1992-1996 C4 Corvette.
This is all I know about it...1SA was the 2005 base convertible configuration...
http://www.c6registry.com/Facts/2005.htm

CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
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Corvette Convertible Base Equipment Group
Side Air Bags, Keyless access with pushbutton start, HID Head Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control, Active Handling, Sound System with CD Player and MP3 playback, Air Filtration - includes pollen filter, Cargo Convince Net in rear area, Fog lamps, Custom Sport Adjustable Seats, Power Passenger Seat, Dual Zone Auto HVAC
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funny how a dead battery thread can change to a popular equipment thread in less than a page

Hope the OP has the key.
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If you don't find or have a key to the trunk connect a good battery charger (10amps) to the starter solenoid as shown and the door should open.



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Originally Posted by Swiftrider08
If he has an owners manual, probably locked in the car.
This is the reason why the manual should be read, before they run into problems.
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If you don't find or have a key to the trunk connect a good battery charger (10amps) to the starter solenoid as shown and the door should open.



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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Swiftrider08
If he has an owners manual, probably locked in the car.

Use your key (hope you have one) to open the rear hatch, lock is to the right and just above the rear license plate. Pull the door emergency cord on the left rear wheelwell to open the drivers side door.
There's an online owners manual. See pgs 2-4 & 2-14:
http://www.gmpartshouse.com/download...05corvette.pdf

When you replace the battery, do NOT lose the terminal nut:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...t-inquiry.html

More tips:
-- http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...rocedures.html
-- http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...t-battery.html
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by StanNH
An alphabetically challenged 1SB?

Other than that, being locked out of any C6 that has been left unattended for over a month is not exactly earth shaking news. That's why we all have emergency keys to open our trunks, and gain access to the door release pull that GM so thoughtfully put there. All this, of course, is so clearly explained in that seldom read book; the owner's manual.
Any salesman that sells a corvette should show things like that.
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