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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 01:47 PM
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I have searched and seen tons of battery related issues, mine I still haven't found an answer for, it seems my nav unit and mirror lights won't shut off and run continually, I have unplugged battery, tried other things, is it possible my battery is a piece of poo and causes those things to run? Sounds dumb but is it possible? And since I will prob replace it either way, what to go with? Odyssey, Optima, AC Delco, etc.... What's the best?
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I have searched and seen tons of battery related issues, mine I still haven't found an answer for, it seems my nav unit and mirror lights won't shut off and run continually, I have unplugged battery, tried other things, is it possible my battery is a piece of poo and causes those things to run? Sounds dumb but is it possible? And since I will prob replace it either way, what to go with? Odyssey, Optima, AC Delco, etc.... What's the best?
NO! It is not a battery issue. Is your ignition actually shutting off, or is it staying in ACC mode.
You could have a bad ignition starter switch.

Good Luck
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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 02:03 PM
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NO! It is not a battery issue. Is your ignition actually shutting off, or is it staying in ACC mode.
You could have a bad ignition starter switch.

Good Luck
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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 02:21 PM
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Well, I think it picks and chooses when it wants to, like when I shut it off and the doors lock the green circle will come back on, on the ignition. And sometimes it stays off.
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Yup, sounds like your ignition switch is taking a dump.....normally they will not start the engine when going bad. It's an easy fix, they just pop out and unplug. If you have a friend with a C6, you can pop his out and try it in your car to see if it's the problem.
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Yup, sounds like your ignition switch is taking a dump.....normally they will not start the engine when going bad. It's an easy fix, they just pop out and unplug. If you have a friend with a C6, you can pop his out and try it in your car to see if it's the problem.
Thanks for the input fellas, I already ordered one, I won't have to reprogram the fobs will I???
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Thanks for the input fellas, I already ordered one, I won't have to reprogram the fobs will I???
Nope. No reprogramming for an ignition switch replace. Just plug and play.
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