Dead Battery.....I think??
12-12-2017, 04:44 PM
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Dead Battery.....I think??
I think I know the answer to this but it was rather strange. (2013 427 original battery). Parked the car about a week ago in the garage, with the battery tender on. There were no starting issues or warnings prior. Tender has had a green light for the last 6 days. Went to start the car today and the door opened as normal, but then I got no start and " No Fob Detected, No Fob Off or Run. Tried the spare fob and same. Pushed the fob buttons and the only one working is the truck release. Had to use the emergency level to open the open to get out. I'm assuming the battery is just not getting enough charge? I'll change the fob battery but think I need a new car battery. Oh, I did put the fob in the glove box slot, and the dash lights all came on as normal, but no start, and got the warnings on fob and others, tract control, service soon etc. Thoughts? Thanks
12-12-2017, 05:59 PM
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I had a very similar thing happen to my battery a few years ago.
My Battery Tender Plus showed green (fully charged) but when I went to start, something similar also happened to me. I checked all the connections at the battery, starter etc. and all looked OK, so I removed the battery and had it load tested. It failed due to a shorted cell.
I guess that means that even a faulty battery can show a full charge, but does not have enough current to crank over the car.
Check all your connections, and if they look OK, get the battery load tested. Battery voltage without load doesn't tell you much.
Good luck
My Battery Tender Plus showed green (fully charged) but when I went to start, something similar also happened to me. I checked all the connections at the battery, starter etc. and all looked OK, so I removed the battery and had it load tested. It failed due to a shorted cell.
I guess that means that even a faulty battery can show a full charge, but does not have enough current to crank over the car.
Check all your connections, and if they look OK, get the battery load tested. Battery voltage without load doesn't tell you much.
Good luck
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01-08-2022, 08:07 AM
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Jump start it and take it to the dealer! Let them worry about it. A 2019 should still be under warranty.
I have had two new cars, not Vettes, need the battery replaced. The Service Manager told me the new cars have to be run 15 minutes every twe weeks, better every week, or it will drain the battery just sitting there.
I have had two new cars, not Vettes, need the battery replaced. The Service Manager told me the new cars have to be run 15 minutes every twe weeks, better every week, or it will drain the battery just sitting there.
01-08-2022, 10:29 AM
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Jump start it and take it to the dealer! Let them worry about it. A 2019 should still be under warranty.
I have had two new cars, not Vettes, need the battery replaced. The Service Manager told me the new cars have to be run 15 minutes every twe weeks, better every week, or it will drain the battery just sitting there.
I have had two new cars, not Vettes, need the battery replaced. The Service Manager told me the new cars have to be run 15 minutes every twe weeks, better every week, or it will drain the battery just sitting there.
01-08-2022, 12:59 PM
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The battery is 9 yrs old??
I would replace it even if it worked ok.
Are you willing to risk getting stuck some place because you're too cheap to do regular maintenance?
I would replace it even if it worked ok.
Are you willing to risk getting stuck some place because you're too cheap to do regular maintenance?
01-08-2022, 04:57 PM
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Had a similar problem years ago. Battery replacement fixed it. These cars EAT batteries and some really strange, nonsensical stuff starts to happen when the battery gets weak.
As was stated a 9 year old should be replaced anyway but I think there's a good change it will fix your problem.
As was stated a 9 year old should be replaced anyway but I think there's a good change it will fix your problem.
01-08-2022, 05:56 PM
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it is in the trunk it is not that hard to get it out there are several you tube videos to show you how. the hardest part is getting it out of the trunk it is in there tight and the OEM battery does not have a built in handle. The trick to getting it back in is to put it in on a diagonal then slowly tease it horizontal
01-09-2022, 02:05 PM
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I think I know the answer to this but it was rather strange. (2013 427 original battery). Parked the car about a week ago in the garage, with the battery tender on. There were no starting issues or warnings prior. Tender has had a green light for the last 6 days. Went to start the car today and the door opened as normal, but then I got no start and " No Fob Detected, No Fob Off or Run. Tried the spare fob and same. Pushed the fob buttons and the only one working is the truck release. Had to use the emergency level to open the open to get out. I'm assuming the battery is just not getting enough charge? I'll change the fob battery but think I need a new car battery. Oh, I did put the fob in the glove box slot, and the dash lights all came on as normal, but no start, and got the warnings on fob and others, tract control, service soon etc. Thoughts? Thanks
01-10-2022, 02:46 AM
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