Vette needs help.
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Cruising
Joined: Jul 2019
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From: Tonganoxie, Kansas
Vette needs help.
I have a 2010 Base Model C6 - I'll can be driving down the road everything shuts down radio goes off and AC shuts off and all my lights on the dash goes off and on all the service messages comes on and off but the car keeps running.
I've checked all plugs to the CPU I've replaced the Alternator and replaced the Battery and I still have the problem please help.
I've even checked the kick plate on the passenger floor board.
I've checked all plugs to the CPU I've replaced the Alternator and replaced the Battery and I still have the problem please help.
I've even checked the kick plate on the passenger floor board.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Cincinnati
I remember when I replaced my alternator we forgot to torque down the ground bolt on the block. My car shut off 3 times driving and eventually found out it was that and torqued it down with no more issues.
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From: Wayne Township WI
Closely inspect starter connections.
Somewhat common complaint, especially w/ cars in warm climates and/or w/ headers.
Solenoid connector's are made of bakelite, get brittle w/ age & repeated heat cycles & fail.
Right now it may not be completely broken, giving intermittent outages.
Eventually it'll completely crack/break causing a total and permanent loss of power.
Get it in the air, confirm connections are solid, use a flashlight & pliers to gently tug/test lugs & poles.
If battery's left connected be damned carful not to inadvertently ground on anything while probing/checking.
Be in even bigger trouble if it does, so be careful.
If securing lugs are tight can rule out starter and must dig deeper.
Somewhat common complaint, especially w/ cars in warm climates and/or w/ headers.
Solenoid connector's are made of bakelite, get brittle w/ age & repeated heat cycles & fail.
Right now it may not be completely broken, giving intermittent outages.
Eventually it'll completely crack/break causing a total and permanent loss of power.
Get it in the air, confirm connections are solid, use a flashlight & pliers to gently tug/test lugs & poles.
If battery's left connected be damned carful not to inadvertently ground on anything while probing/checking.
Be in even bigger trouble if it does, so be careful.
If securing lugs are tight can rule out starter and must dig deeper.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Cincinnati
Thats why use a rubber mallet to knock the connectors down on the posts before tightening. Good to hear it was a simple fix.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Toronto Ontario
I was about to type it to you to check the batttery connections but you figred it out already , congrats