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C6 battery replacement
09-26-2011, 08:47 PM
#21
Safety Car
09-27-2011, 09:06 AM
#22
Tolero Apto Victum
09-27-2011, 09:14 AM
#23
Safety Car
Same here for my 07
09-27-2011, 12:01 PM
#25
Instructor
I changed the battery on my C-6 and broke one of the battery terminals. It's a weird clamp and looks like it was engineered to fail, over tighten it just a little bit and the cast pewter link on the cable clamp will break. Went to the local chevy dealer and he said he has trouble keeping the cables in stock so many of them break. Finally went to GM Part on the forum and purchased a replacement cable for one third the dealer cost.
09-27-2011, 12:42 PM
#26
Tolero Apto Victum
I changed the battery on my C-6 and broke one of the battery terminals. It's a weird clamp and looks like it was engineered to fail, over tighten it just a little bit and the cast pewter link on the cable clamp will break. Went to the local chevy dealer and he said he has trouble keeping the cables in stock so many of them break. Finally went to GM Part on the forum and purchased a replacement cable for one third the dealer cost.
09-27-2011, 04:28 PM
#27
I agree with previous posts about simply replacing with OEM AC-Delco. I screwed around with the Optimas in my C5 and ended up taking a couple of them back.
When I replaced the battery in my 2006 C6, I went stock and have never had a problem. But then again, my car is a DD.
When I replaced the battery in my 2006 C6, I went stock and have never had a problem. But then again, my car is a DD.
09-27-2011, 04:37 PM
#28
Tolero Apto Victum
I agree with previous posts about simply replacing with OEM AC-Delco. I screwed around with the Optimas in my C5 and ended up taking a couple of them back.
When I replaced the battery in my 2006 C6, I went stock and have never had a problem. But then again, my car is a DD.
When I replaced the battery in my 2006 C6, I went stock and have never had a problem. But then again, my car is a DD.
09-27-2011, 04:54 PM
#29
Race Director
Obviously, Utah doesn't have any CostCo's. If you did, you'd find 100 month/36 month free replacement, 800 amp batteries for $59 all day long.
Oh yeah, for C6, it's group 12 and item # 12873.
For Z06/ZR1, it's item # 12850
The difference is the Z cars have a vented battery.
Oh yeah, for C6, it's group 12 and item # 12873.
For Z06/ZR1, it's item # 12850
The difference is the Z cars have a vented battery.
09-27-2011, 06:40 PM
#30
Safety Car
...Disclaimer: The information listed here is correct to the best of my knowledge...
According to my research, C6 coupes came with the following batteries and trays from the factory:
Year / Battery Group Size / Battery Tray P/N
2005 86 10268430
2006 90 10352084
2007 90 10352084
2008 85 10268430
2009 85 10268430
As you can see 2005, 2008 and 2009 use the same trays. 2006 and 2007 models use a different tray. 2005 cars use batteries with the postive post on passenger side of the battery. 2006-2009 cars use batteries with the positive post on the driver side of the battery (also called "reverse" post).
Battery Sizes, in millimeters, as listed from AC Delco and Odyssey:
Group Size / L W H
34 260 173 200
35 230 175 225
85 230 173 203
86 230 173 203
90 242 175 175
...the 2006 and 2007 trays are wider than the 2005, 2008, and 2009. Part number 10352084 on left, and part number 10268430 on the right:
...
According to my research, C6 coupes came with the following batteries and trays from the factory:
Year / Battery Group Size / Battery Tray P/N
2005 86 10268430
2006 90 10352084
2007 90 10352084
2008 85 10268430
2009 85 10268430
As you can see 2005, 2008 and 2009 use the same trays. 2006 and 2007 models use a different tray. 2005 cars use batteries with the postive post on passenger side of the battery. 2006-2009 cars use batteries with the positive post on the driver side of the battery (also called "reverse" post).
Battery Sizes, in millimeters, as listed from AC Delco and Odyssey:
Group Size / L W H
34 260 173 200
35 230 175 225
85 230 173 203
86 230 173 203
90 242 175 175
...the 2006 and 2007 trays are wider than the 2005, 2008, and 2009. Part number 10352084 on left, and part number 10268430 on the right:
...
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09-27-2011, 08:35 PM
#31
Team Owner
Obviously, Utah doesn't have any CostCo's. If you did, you'd find 100 month/36 month free replacement, 800 amp batteries for $59 all day long.
Oh yeah, for C6, it's group 12 and item # 12873.
For Z06/ZR1, it's item # 12850
The difference is the Z cars have a vented battery.
Oh yeah, for C6, it's group 12 and item # 12873.
For Z06/ZR1, it's item # 12850
The difference is the Z cars have a vented battery.
09-27-2011, 08:53 PM
#32
Safety Car
I posted this in another battery thread and figured it might be useful to some looking for a new battery at an unbeatable price.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web..._1729495922___
I found the above battery from Advanced auto for $109 plus 15% off and another $35 off by using big35 as check out code thanks to another members suggestion. $87 picked up. To make it an even sweeter deal they install it for free and if you spend $100 so basically another $14 you get a $50 gift card towards a future purchase of $100 or more. This happens to be the best deal ever!!!
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web..._1729495922___
I found the above battery from Advanced auto for $109 plus 15% off and another $35 off by using big35 as check out code thanks to another members suggestion. $87 picked up. To make it an even sweeter deal they install it for free and if you spend $100 so basically another $14 you get a $50 gift card towards a future purchase of $100 or more. This happens to be the best deal ever!!!
01-07-2012, 06:26 PM
#33
Le Mans Master
Mine showed 0 psi on both front tires and the left rear after I changed my battery. The right rear showed 30 psi. I took it for a short ride and they all came back on line and showed the proper 30 psi.
It might just be a case where they needed to re-communicate after the new battery was installed.
It might just be a case where they needed to re-communicate after the new battery was installed.
01-08-2012, 02:04 AM
#34
Tolero Apto Victum
Mine showed 0 psi on both front tires and the left rear after I changed my battery. The right rear showed 30 psi. I took it for a short ride and they all came back on line and showed the proper 30 psi.
It might just be a case where they needed to re-communicate after the new battery was installed.
It might just be a case where they needed to re-communicate after the new battery was installed.
04-02-2015, 11:33 AM
#36
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My C6 battery is still new but I put a Sears Die Hard in my old C5. Never an issue in over 8 years. I drove it mostly on weekends & she fired up with no problems. Will do the same on my GS when it's needed.
04-03-2015, 09:58 PM
#37
Racer
I just had the headlight recall done and when I got home and turned off the car, the right side mirror kept loudly cliccking, trying to adjust.
Here's what I did and it worked.
turn on the car or accessory power, reset the seats and the mirrors, band then press the button on the door for #1 FOB, turn off car or accessory power, restart car and the mirrors should be OK. I assume you reindexed windows too?
