[Z06] "Kill switch" for long term storage
#1
"Kill switch" for long term storage
Hi all.
Pardon what I hope isn't too stupid a question. I did a search for kill switch posts, but discussions were about theft prevention.
My issue is simpler. My car is kept in secure storage but without access to a trickle charger. Sometimes it can be up to 2 mos between drives.
In some of my older (i.e., fewer electronics) cars, I've installed a simple kill switch like the one below so that the batteries last a bit longer.
Any issues with installing this on a C6 Z06? I'm guessing this should be no problem, but just wanted to be sure. On newer cars with all the ECU's and modules, you can sometimes wind up with silly errors that require resetting or recalibrating, etc.
thanks in advance!
Pardon what I hope isn't too stupid a question. I did a search for kill switch posts, but discussions were about theft prevention.
My issue is simpler. My car is kept in secure storage but without access to a trickle charger. Sometimes it can be up to 2 mos between drives.
In some of my older (i.e., fewer electronics) cars, I've installed a simple kill switch like the one below so that the batteries last a bit longer.
Any issues with installing this on a C6 Z06? I'm guessing this should be no problem, but just wanted to be sure. On newer cars with all the ECU's and modules, you can sometimes wind up with silly errors that require resetting or recalibrating, etc.
thanks in advance!
#4
Team Owner
Or just put a 10mm socket in trunk and disconnect the battery. Takes 30 seconds. No cost, and easy.
#7
Melting Slicks
#8
subbed, and i'm going to ask a stupid question - i don't have anything but a single fob. if i kill the battery, is there a way to get access back in the car? i know there must be something.
#9
Team Owner
Hidden key in your fob...eject the key, and use the keyhole (also hidden) down by your license plate to pop the hatch. From there, pull the manual release tab in the trunk to open the door.
Last edited by MTPZ06; 09-21-2017 at 07:52 PM.
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