Reflash,optima Yellow Top+tender=dbs
Team Owner
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Le Mans Master
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From: Haymarket Virginia
On a tender and still have DBS? You've got a power drain somewhere.
Do you have a multimeter?
Test the amperage draw on your car with it off.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jun 2007
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dbs
I got the tsb off this site for dbs.
computer was reprogrammed friday june 20th
i noticed dbs june 25th
battery is 8 months old 2nd optima 1st 1 lasted less than 2 months
battery tender is a sears diehard
left car with stealership for 1 week
they say there is no drain on battery
car has gone crazy since reflash
example hatch ajar, horn honking upon exit for no reason
the only reason i haven't burned the pos is because gas is high
i have dbs since the car was 4 months old
filed lemon law june 2006 and recieved cash settlement
computer was reprogrammed friday june 20th
i noticed dbs june 25th
battery is 8 months old 2nd optima 1st 1 lasted less than 2 months
battery tender is a sears diehard
left car with stealership for 1 week
they say there is no drain on battery
car has gone crazy since reflash
example hatch ajar, horn honking upon exit for no reason
the only reason i haven't burned the pos is because gas is high
i have dbs since the car was 4 months old
filed lemon law june 2006 and recieved cash settlement
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,611
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From: Thousand Oaks California
Here are your choices:
- Parasitic current drain (possible BCM concern)
- Generator has insufficent output
- Battery concern
- Battery tender failure (tender may have a failure mode (diode) where it drains battery. Use a DVOM to test battery tender)
Hopefully, you are not using a battery cut off switch like I did, that caused problems.
Last edited by calemasters; Jul 15, 2008 at 12:38 AM.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 24
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dbs
the reflash was supposed to fix the bcm problem.
alt. puts out over 14 volts
Itook battery back to auto zone and they charged overnight
and said it good.
the battery tender is about a month old
but i will have it checked.
when the car was 4 months old had to have battery replaced
heard the put it reverse saying for 1st of many times.
4 months later dead battery
4 months later dead battery
filed lemon law-cash settlement
the longest this car has gone without dbs is 8 months
and i don't know what i did any different.
different stealership says nothing wrong i just don't drive
it enough.
there are no add ons to the car of any kind.
i just get messages on the dic.
no fob detected
hatch ajar
service active handling
i live in west texas and have been told there is a company in
lubbock if they can't fix it nobody can.
I haven't made any plans to take it yet.i thought that was what
a warranty was for.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND ANSWERS!!
alt. puts out over 14 volts
Itook battery back to auto zone and they charged overnight
and said it good.
the battery tender is about a month old
but i will have it checked.
when the car was 4 months old had to have battery replaced
heard the put it reverse saying for 1st of many times.
4 months later dead battery
4 months later dead battery
filed lemon law-cash settlement
the longest this car has gone without dbs is 8 months
and i don't know what i did any different.
different stealership says nothing wrong i just don't drive
it enough.
there are no add ons to the car of any kind.
i just get messages on the dic.
no fob detected
hatch ajar
service active handling
i live in west texas and have been told there is a company in
lubbock if they can't fix it nobody can.
I haven't made any plans to take it yet.i thought that was what
a warranty was for.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND ANSWERS!!
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From: Hudson WI
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Don't laugh, but you may have a loose ground. I had a similar issue, GM bought the car back and the dealer told me they found the problem after the car was shipped to a GM facility somewhere to find the problem.
It is obviously not a battery issue, since you have has enough different batteries that you could power the space shuttle.
It is obviously not a battery issue, since you have has enough different batteries that you could power the space shuttle.
Racer
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From: Austin Texas
FYI (from InterState Battery):
The Optima Yellowtop is NOT intended to be a starting battery. The Yellowtop is a deep cycle battery intended to run accessories. It cannot take the repeated big current draw necessary to start a car.
The Optima Redtop is the correct battery to start a car.
If you don't believe me, call Interstate Battery. 1-888-772-3600
The Optima Yellowtop is NOT intended to be a starting battery. The Yellowtop is a deep cycle battery intended to run accessories. It cannot take the repeated big current draw necessary to start a car.
The Optima Redtop is the correct battery to start a car.
If you don't believe me, call Interstate Battery. 1-888-772-3600
Last edited by Rainmaker; Jul 26, 2008 at 12:37 PM.
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From: TEXOMA
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FYI (from InterState Battery):
The Optima Yellowtop is NOT intended to be a starting battery. The Yellowtop is a deep cycle battery intended to run accessories. It cannot take the repeated big current draw necessary to start a car.
The Optima Redtop is the correct battery to start a car.
If you don't believe me, call Interstate Battery. 1-888-772-3600
The Optima Yellowtop is NOT intended to be a starting battery. The Yellowtop is a deep cycle battery intended to run accessories. It cannot take the repeated big current draw necessary to start a car.
The Optima Redtop is the correct battery to start a car.
If you don't believe me, call Interstate Battery. 1-888-772-3600
From Optimas Website:
Demand More from Your Vehicle?
The YellowTop is one of the only true dual-purpose batteries available. It is commonly used in any application that demands cranking power and heavy cycling. Trucks with winches, cars with high-demand audio systems, commercial trucks and equipment all rely on this battery to provide ultimate starting and deep cycle power.
Benefits and Applications:
Dual-purpose
* Deep cycling and cranking power all packed into one battery.
Optimal starting power
* More power in the initial 1, 3, 5, and 10 seconds of the starting process than comparably rated conventional lead-acid batteries.
---
HMMMM
Another funny thing about there website is they have a Z06 on there Domestic Performance page, but they dont list corvette under "Find Your Optima by Vehicle" LOL
Last edited by carlrx7; Jul 27, 2008 at 04:16 PM. Reason: funny
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Then why are they advertising it as a Start/ Deep Cycle Battery?
From Optimas Website:
Demand More from Your Vehicle?
The YellowTop is one of the only true dual-purpose batteries available. It is commonly used in any application that demands cranking power and heavy cycling. Trucks with winches, cars with high-demand audio systems, commercial trucks and equipment all rely on this battery to provide ultimate starting and deep cycle power.
Benefits and Applications:
Dual-purpose
* Deep cycling and cranking power all packed into one battery.
Optimal starting power
* More power in the initial 1, 3, 5, and 10 seconds of the starting process than comparably rated conventional lead-acid batteries.
---
HMMMM
Another funny thing about there website is they have a Z06 on there Domestic Performance page, but they dont list corvette under "Find Your Optima by Vehicle" LOL
From Optimas Website:
Demand More from Your Vehicle?
The YellowTop is one of the only true dual-purpose batteries available. It is commonly used in any application that demands cranking power and heavy cycling. Trucks with winches, cars with high-demand audio systems, commercial trucks and equipment all rely on this battery to provide ultimate starting and deep cycle power.
Benefits and Applications:
Dual-purpose
* Deep cycling and cranking power all packed into one battery.
Optimal starting power
* More power in the initial 1, 3, 5, and 10 seconds of the starting process than comparably rated conventional lead-acid batteries.
---
HMMMM
Another funny thing about there website is they have a Z06 on there Domestic Performance page, but they dont list corvette under "Find Your Optima by Vehicle" LOL
You can check out specs and additional information about all Optima Batteries at this link:http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/
