Battery draining!!
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3rd Gear
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Mystic Ct.
Battery draining!!
2006 auto. 19k miles. Dead battery...back to dealer. Dealer said problem with faulty cable, replaced. Two weeks later, dead battery. Back to dealer. Dealer called to pick up car, said they reprogramed key fab? Dead battery....in dealers lot!!
What the hell is draining this system? This system is deader than disco! Not even a click. Battery has been tested, charging system tested. Nothing left on.
Car is at dealer.....I just don't have a lot of faith in these guys.
Any thoughts out there??
What the hell is draining this system? This system is deader than disco! Not even a click. Battery has been tested, charging system tested. Nothing left on.
Car is at dealer.....I just don't have a lot of faith in these guys.
Any thoughts out there??
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
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Well, various things could be draining the battery. Or, the dealer might not even be able to correctly test the battery and it might be bad. Since they have 'thrown parts' (the battery cable) at the problem, it doesn't make their diagnoistic capability look good.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Loveland CO to Central Coast CA
Are you sure the battery is dead?
That is, the battery might be OK, but the battery-to-starter connection might be damaged/corroded.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1581555455-post4.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...d-battery.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ing-issue.html
Or maybe the special cone-shaped terminal nuts are lost:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1581748117-post3.html
Anyway, since your battery has died at least twice, you probably need a new one -- especially if it's the original battery.
And if your C6 sits for 2 weeks and/or you only drive short distances, you're killing the battery. Use a good battery tender to keep the battery charged.
But maybe there's something else killing your battery. A seat heater short-circuit or other under-seat wiring crimp/short is not uncommon.
More than you'll ever want to know about battery issues:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ocked-out.html
That is, the battery might be OK, but the battery-to-starter connection might be damaged/corroded.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1581555455-post4.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...d-battery.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ing-issue.html
Or maybe the special cone-shaped terminal nuts are lost:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1581748117-post3.html
Anyway, since your battery has died at least twice, you probably need a new one -- especially if it's the original battery.
And if your C6 sits for 2 weeks and/or you only drive short distances, you're killing the battery. Use a good battery tender to keep the battery charged.
But maybe there's something else killing your battery. A seat heater short-circuit or other under-seat wiring crimp/short is not uncommon.
More than you'll ever want to know about battery issues:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ocked-out.html
Last edited by CO Lightfoot; Oct 20, 2012 at 06:00 PM.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: New Hampshire
My 2012 GS has experienced a dead battery twice in 1400 miles
My 2012 GS has experienced a dead battery twice in 1400 miles
Battery died overnight 7.34 volts next day after the car was driven 40 miles plus the day before. ???
I now do not leave home without a jump pack.
Plus now have AAA.
Battery died overnight 7.34 volts next day after the car was driven 40 miles plus the day before. ???
I now do not leave home without a jump pack.
Plus now have AAA.
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3rd Gear
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Mystic Ct.
Well seems my 2006 has Lojack. A defective one to boot! Had it removed today and we'll see how battery holds up.
Tech said often, after market components can cause these quirky electrical issues.
Hope they got it this time. Just a few more weeks of good weather before it goes to storage.
Tech said often, after market components can cause these quirky electrical issues.
Hope they got it this time. Just a few more weeks of good weather before it goes to storage.
