C6 Battery Changing Procedures
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C6 Battery Changing Procedures
My battery on my 05 C6 finally began to lose charge after 5 years and I wanted to know if there are any specific procedures to disconect and re-conect the battery. I plan on purchasing a new battery but don't want to fry anything in the process of exchange.
Any sugestions and precautions would be appreciated,
Suite C6
Any sugestions and precautions would be appreciated,
Suite C6
Racer
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I just replaced the battery in my 05 recently. I did not take any special precautions...however...be sure you have the key fob close by when you connect the new battery. The alarm went off as soon as the power was connected!
Andy
Andy
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My battery is about 3.5 years old and it has just recently started losing power. I left the car for Christmas vacation and it wasn't driven for 8 days. Wouldn't start! Connected a small battery charger for and hour and a half and the car started without difficulty. left it for four days in the coldest weather the car has ever experienced and it wouldn't start. Placed it back on the charger for 6 hours and the car started. I believe the car just needs to be driven.
In your case, I would just follow the directions in car's manual.
In your case, I would just follow the directions in car's manual.
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From: JawJa
Mine went dead while doing my last mod. However, I did recharge it and has been fine ever since (about 4 or 5 day's now). I'll probably be needing one myself not too long and those suckers are heavy and awkward to get out and put back in.
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Let's see ..... every time you start your car, your battery is suddenly down on charge ...... IF you have enough power in your battery to start the car, the alternator will bring it back to full capacity if you drive it long enough.
Racer
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From: Midland Texas
Yes, but it is extremely hard on the alternator. Just because it will do it doesn't mean it is good for it. I always put a new battery on the charger before I install it. I've seen several alternators go out in from having to run full tilt to charge a dead battery.
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When I was about 20 years old, I was disconnecting the positive cable on a battery first and the wrench touched a metal part which happened to be grounded. It caused a spark and the battery exploded throwing acid everywhere. Ever since then, I always disconnect the negative first.
You will have to re-index the windows, which only takes a few seconds.
