C6 2007 Jump Start Concerns
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2nd Gear
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From: Stratham New Hampshire
C6 2007 Jump Start Concerns
I am new owner of 2007 automatic trans convertible. Car has been in storage past 2 months and I start car every 10 days and run for 10-15 minutes. battery reading has always indicated 14+ amps. Today, 11 days after last start, I have lights and power but car will not start, and it appears amps are at 7.5. I am concerned about jump starting and causing damage to electronics. I have no electric avaialble at storage facility to hook up trickle charger. Question is, what are my options to resolve the situation without fear of casusing damage to electronics?
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From: Van Buren Arkansas
Wounded Warrior Escort '11
You have two choices at first thought, either use a "jump-pack" to get it started or pull the battery and have it fully charged. The car needs to run more than 10-15 minutes and above idle usually therefore, driven.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: 1000 Islands Ontario
Hi.
I would not recommend starting a vehicle every 10 days for 10 minutes at a time. You won't be doing the battery any good.
What you will be doing is getting lots of condensation in your engine oil (and exhaust system). The by-products of combustion are corrosive, and acids will form. You will also build up carbon on the heads.
You really need a 'good' run to dry up the engine properly and clean up any carbon buildup.
Just disconnect the battery negative lead when you park it. The battery can sit for weeks with minimal drain. After re-connecting, you will have to index the windows.
For long term storage, take the battery out (it's a pain), bring it home, and when you are ready, top it up with a charger. It won't take very long.
Hope this helps,
M...
I would not recommend starting a vehicle every 10 days for 10 minutes at a time. You won't be doing the battery any good.
What you will be doing is getting lots of condensation in your engine oil (and exhaust system). The by-products of combustion are corrosive, and acids will form. You will also build up carbon on the heads.
You really need a 'good' run to dry up the engine properly and clean up any carbon buildup.
Just disconnect the battery negative lead when you park it. The battery can sit for weeks with minimal drain. After re-connecting, you will have to index the windows.
For long term storage, take the battery out (it's a pain), bring it home, and when you are ready, top it up with a charger. It won't take very long.
Hope this helps,
M...
Le Mans Master
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From: Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania
If your battery was in good condition, it may not be too late to simply purchase a good trickle charger, hook it up, allow 48 hours to charge and try starting again. If it doesn't start, you probably need a new battery. In either case, you will have a good trickle charger to use going forward which is far superior to your 10 & 10 method.
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From: Loveland CO to Central Coast CA
No electricity? Easiest solution is to disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Just make sure your battery is healthy & well-charged beforehand, and you should be okay for months without use.
Tip 1: The terminal nut on the C6 battery clamp is a unique cone-shape. No need to remove this practically irreplaceable nut... just loosen it. Then gently dislodge the clamp with pliers or a screwdriver.
Tip 2: If your 07 battery is original, it's at least 5 years old. Get a new one!
Note: The OEM Delco battery is NOT a deep-discharge type. It doesn't fully recover after it dies. And a service life of 4-5 years seems about average under normal conditions.
More info
-- See "Vehicle Storage" and "Jump Starting" on pg 364 in the 07 online owner manual: http://www.gmpartshouse.com/download...07corvette.pdf
-- See "Power Window Initialize" on pg 87. You'll need to do this when you re-connect the battery. It's VERY easy.
Just make sure your battery is healthy & well-charged beforehand, and you should be okay for months without use.
Tip 1: The terminal nut on the C6 battery clamp is a unique cone-shape. No need to remove this practically irreplaceable nut... just loosen it. Then gently dislodge the clamp with pliers or a screwdriver.
Tip 2: If your 07 battery is original, it's at least 5 years old. Get a new one!
Note: The OEM Delco battery is NOT a deep-discharge type. It doesn't fully recover after it dies. And a service life of 4-5 years seems about average under normal conditions.
More info
-- See "Vehicle Storage" and "Jump Starting" on pg 364 in the 07 online owner manual: http://www.gmpartshouse.com/download...07corvette.pdf
-- See "Power Window Initialize" on pg 87. You'll need to do this when you re-connect the battery. It's VERY easy.
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