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Dec 14, 2008 | 02:22 PM

myb8

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Corvette still wont start - Help

My last post was about 2005 C6 not starting. Doors did not open. I bought a new battery and now the doors open and lights work, no radio and windows dont work, but worst of all, the car still does not start. Any idea? Battery for Key Fob? More significant electrical problems? Reset something? Any ideas? Help. Thanks

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Dec 14, 2008 | 02:30 PM

patton

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did you try putting the fob in the glove box slot

Dec 14, 2008 | 02:41 PM

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Yes, we tried that several times and we just put new battery in the fob. No start up.

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Dec 14, 2008 | 02:46 PM

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put a GOOD voltmeter on the new batt.

Dec 14, 2008 | 02:52 PM

myb8

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And this is to show its a 'good battery' that we just bought from Sears?

Dec 14, 2008 | 02:55 PM

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yep

Dec 14, 2008 | 03:07 PM

myb8

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Thanks, but I believe its more to it than that. Since I am not at the site, my wife told me they tested the battery we brought in and it was indeed dead. Not sure if they tested the new battery in front of her or not. But, looks like it will be towed tomorrow to a chevy dealer. unfortunately we cant get it out of PARK. I wonder how the flat bed tow will get it on the flat bed? - Hope they dont want to drag it up the flat bed.. Ack!

Dec 14, 2008 | 05:15 PM

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Have you tried starting AAC mode to put it into neutral?

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Dec 14, 2008 | 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LS2POWA

Have you tried starting AAC mode to put it into neutral?

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Also, be sure to push firmly on the brake pedal when attempting to start your car.

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If you are able to start your car, your windows may need to be re-indexed by doing the following:

Dec 14, 2008 | 05:50 PM

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myb8

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Have you tried starting AAC mode to put it into neutral?

How do you do that?
I dont have the manual to look that up.

Dec 14, 2008 | 05:52 PM

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How do you do that?
I dont have the manual to look that up.

Hit the left bottom of the start switch.

Dec 14, 2008 | 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by myb8

How do you do that?
I dont have the manual to look that up.

is this really your car

Dec 14, 2008 | 07:32 PM

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myb8

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Sorry I was not thinking what the ACC mode was on the 'ignition switch'. And, no it's my wife's car and she is out of town calling me on the phone that her 'baby' wont start.

Dec 14, 2008 | 09:39 PM

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Some new batteries need charging. A volt meter across the battery should read more than 9.5 volts while it's cranking or trying to start. If it's below that it needs to be charged.

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