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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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Can you push start a MN6 C6 like other manual cars?

I had a car with a low bat once, I would just get it push started. I was wondering can you start a C6the same way? since there in no ignition key to leave in run mode it might not work.
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 07:27 PM
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i assume, its still in drive. Wonder how that works with the starter and push button?
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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yes,it does work.My car died when it got tinted because the guys forgot to leave it in reverse.The guy ended up push starting it.It wasnt a pretty site seeing my baby push started in front of a bunch of people.It never held a charge long after that ,so I had it replaced by the dealer and have been fine since.
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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I tried it just for grins. I pushed the start button down to turn the ignition on and actually rolled backwards in reverse. It kicked right off.
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Originally Posted by billywallstreet73
yes,it does work.My car died when it got tinted because the guys forgot to leave it in reverse.The guy ended up push starting it.It wasnt a pretty site seeing my baby push started in front of a bunch of people.It never held a charge long after that ,so I had it replaced by the dealer and have been fine since.
Thanks, at least now I have a future back-up plan.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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It won't work if it is totally dead though, you need enough juice to unlock the steering the column....
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