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Old May 17, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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My wife started her C6 and drove it out of the garage to wash it. When she was done she got in and the car will not start. All she gets is a click but the engine will not start. the "check engine" icon is also lit. Has anyone experienced this problem?

I am sitting here 7,000 miles away and can not help her so I am hoping someone on the forum can give me some advice.
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My wife started her C6 and drove it out of the garage to wash it. When she was done she got in and the car will not start. All she gets is a click but the engine will not start. the "check engine" icon is also lit. Has anyone experienced this problem?

I am sitting here 7,000 miles away and can not help her so I am hoping someone on the forum can give me some advice.
Sounds like a weak battery.
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Old May 17, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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Sounds like a weak battery.
all she needs is a jump, battery charge.
how often does she drive it?? you might consider a batt tender!!
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Old May 17, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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She drives it 2-3 times a week, to work and back.... about 40 miles round trip. We bought the car New and this is the first problem.
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Old May 17, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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it could be corroded batt terminals!!
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Old May 17, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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She drives it 2-3 times a week, to work and back.... about 40 miles round trip. We bought the car New and this is the first problem.
Is it an 05/06 ??? It could be just a dead battery. 3+ years seems to be a corvette battery's life span. This would be about the time when the battery gives out.
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It is a 2006 with the original battery. She says when she presses the start button, the dash comes to life, the seat moves into position, radio comes on, but all se gets is s "click" sound....engine does not crank nor start
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It is a 2006 with the original battery. She says when she presses the start button, the dash comes to life, the seat moves into position, radio comes on, but all se gets is s "click" sound....engine does not crank nor start
1) Low Battery (most likely... can easily happen at that battery age, or if doors open/radio on while detailing)
2) Neutral/Park position switch (if auto trans; move selector in and out of "Park" a few times)
3) Clutch switch (if manual trans)
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Tell her to disconnect the battery, wait 15 seconds, then reconnect.

This seems to work for me when I have similar problems.
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Tell her to disconnect the battery, wait 15 seconds, then reconnect.

This seems to work for me when I have similar problems.
If this works, tell her to re-index the windows after.

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Thanks for all the good info. She will be calling me back tomorrow so I will pass all of this along and let you know how it all plays out.......
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Your lucky the battery lasted this long. I'm sure it is time to replace it.
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Is it an 05/06 ??? It could be just a dead battery. 3+ years seems to be a corvette battery's life span. This would be about the time when the battery gives out.
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Well, you guys were right, and I appreciate all the feedback. Problem was the battery!!
Had the dealership replace the battery and I also got a battery tender as well.
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