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Racer
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Las Cruces, NM
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Hey guys/gals,
This weekend i brought home my 2005 vette. I've been driving it all weekend with no problems. This morning i can't get it to turn over. The radio works, all the lights work fine but it won't crank. I can't get the hood to stay open either as the hydrolics won't keep it up. I don't know what's going on. Help!!!
This weekend i brought home my 2005 vette. I've been driving it all weekend with no problems. This morning i can't get it to turn over. The radio works, all the lights work fine but it won't crank. I can't get the hood to stay open either as the hydrolics won't keep it up. I don't know what's going on. Help!!!
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: San Clemente CA
I'm sure it's the battery. The C6 is very hard on them and you need to have it load tested. Most auto parts stores will do it free. Just because the lights and other accessories work doesn't mean the battery is good. 
Pro
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Los Angeles CA
use something to prop up the hood or buy new struts, mine also failed after few years.
if battery is not the problem, 2005 has the service column lock that can cause problems. needs to be replaced or recently there is a bypass part from Corvettes of Houston that overrides it altogether.
if battery is not the problem, 2005 has the service column lock that can cause problems. needs to be replaced or recently there is a bypass part from Corvettes of Houston that overrides it altogether.
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Las Cruces, NM
Thanks for your responses. I did a little reading online and as a last resort, took the advice to disconnect the battery and re-connect after a few minutes. That did the trick!! I'm not sure why it needed to be reset or how often i will need to do this, but it seems to have worked. Of course the radio and all my settings need to be reset as well now.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: DFW TX
Thanks for your responses. I did a little reading online and as a last resort, took the advice to disconnect the battery and re-connect after a few minutes. That did the trick!! I'm not sure why it needed to be reset or how often i will need to do this, but it seems to have worked. Of course the radio and all my settings need to be reset as well now.
Odds are it's the battery.
As for the hood struts, just go buy some new ones.Had to replace them on my hood also. Like $25 each at GM.
