mickey5

Just bought a '13 1LT and want to turn on the DIC display without starting the engine. Looked in the owners manual but couldn't find any info. Tried forum info suggesting pushing start button without pushing on the brake pedal but the diplay told me to press brake. Pushing the accessory button only turns on the radio.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

ChevyDave

try pressing accessory and hold for 10-15 seconds

Mad*Max

just press the accessory button without pressing the brake pedal but you need to keep the accessory button pressed for about ten seconds to go into ignition mode

mpuzach

Push the bottom of your engine switch (as though you're going to accessory mode) and HOLD for 10-15 seconds; it will go to "Run" mode without actually starting the engine.

mpuzach

Look at that - three identical responses in less than a minute!

ChevyDave

yea.. and we probably are all wrong.. lol j/k (we hit it outa the park)

FlyerVette

Agree with the above but would add if you stay in this mode for any length of time try and be hooked up to a battery maintainer while doing this.

Mad*Max

this is good advice because I have had to get a boost a couple of times because I did this while detailing the car (to listen to music)

mickey5

Thanks folks, it worked!!

Battery maintainer is on.

ButchN

One question, why?

caw0917

If it's just to get the odometer reading, try the parking lights.

mickey5

I wanted to spend some time personalizing the "options" while reading about them in the owners manual. I also saw on this forum to look at the voltage readings with engine off when diagnosing electrical problems.

By the way, I'll bite...how do you check the odometer with the parking lights?

If you folks have any other tidbits of "howto" info that aren't in the C6 manual I'd appreciate them.

Thanks again for the help.

ChevyDave

odometer reading..

the first time i saw the service department reach into the open window of my car, do something to the blinker stalk.. odo popped up on dic.

i thought ok, i'm gonna figure that one out.. lol

you turn the light part one click and odo will come up

CO Lightfoot

If you ever lock your fob in the trunk/hatch "dead zone", you'll be glad to have a spare metal key.

Under $10 at most key shops. Tell 'em to use key blank B-106 (same as a Saturn). Be sure to try the key, make sure it actually works.

Lots of Secrets of the C6 in this old thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...of-the-c6.html

And congrats on your new C6!

mickey5

Thanks for the thread info and the thumbs up. The key sounds like cheap insurance, I'll do that.

Increased my driving experience enjoyment yesterday...found a person locally that had a transparent roof for sale. It changes the whole perspective.

b09676

I think that when personalizing the DIC it's a good idea to do it while the engine is running. That might minimize battery drain.

Rowboat66

Will my learning never cease?