Dead Battery
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Dead Battery
Guys,
It's been wet here in Austin and the vette has set for several weeks and yes the battery is low enough to run the accesories but won't start! This vette eating batteries thing is a real pain. I see the CTEK 3300 recommended here. Usually I drive it enough to keep it charged. Can the CTEK unit be used with the lighter adapter without actually installing the unit in the car by plugging it into the lighter or do you also have to connect it to the battery? I plan to jump it to get it out of the garage and drive it awhile to charge it this time It's a 2 year old battery that I replaced when it went dead shortly after I bought it. 06 coupe. I love the thread about fishtailing. I discovered early on that the back end would come around with even moderate acceleration pulling into traffic. It's a hoot!
Thanks, Dave
It's been wet here in Austin and the vette has set for several weeks and yes the battery is low enough to run the accesories but won't start! This vette eating batteries thing is a real pain. I see the CTEK 3300 recommended here. Usually I drive it enough to keep it charged. Can the CTEK unit be used with the lighter adapter without actually installing the unit in the car by plugging it into the lighter or do you also have to connect it to the battery? I plan to jump it to get it out of the garage and drive it awhile to charge it this time It's a 2 year old battery that I replaced when it went dead shortly after I bought it. 06 coupe. I love the thread about fishtailing. I discovered early on that the back end would come around with even moderate acceleration pulling into traffic. It's a hoot!
Thanks, Dave
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Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Loveland CO to Central Coast CA
You do not have to connect your CTEK directly to the battery.
Just use the cig adapter to plug-in to either power outlet.
If you run the cord thru the notch in the door, make sure it slides easily with the door closed and doesn't crimp the cord.
Even though it's only 2 years old, you might need a new battery. I think you'll find out soon enough.
Lots of related threads, here are a few:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...r-adapter.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...r-caution.html
Just use the cig adapter to plug-in to either power outlet.
If you run the cord thru the notch in the door, make sure it slides easily with the door closed and doesn't crimp the cord.
Even though it's only 2 years old, you might need a new battery. I think you'll find out soon enough.
Lots of related threads, here are a few:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...r-adapter.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...r-caution.html
SUBVETTE
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: San Diego CA
Short runs will not keep your battery charged, that's why it's adviseable to use the CTEK or equivalent (I have a Battery Tender Plus) regularly. Mine is on the car whenever it's in the garage. These cars have a pretty good electrical drain even when they are not running.
