Hello, new here
03-02-2017, 10:09 PM
#21
Welcome
03-03-2017, 09:09 AM
#22
Safety Car
Member Since: Dec 2009
Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona
Posts: 4,194
Likes: 0
Received 302 Likes
on
200 Posts
SoCal Events Coordinator
St. Jude Donor '12
Welcome to the Corvetteforum Tonia from Arizona! I recently sold my 2014 Z51 convertible and never had an issue with it until the dealer did the airbag recall. Then the top would not go down completely. The dealer disconnected the battery for 5 or 10 minutes and then it worked. Does not sound like your problem as I guess yours is binding somewhere but in the meantime enjoy your Corvette. You will be better off going to another dealer, you can also file a complaint with GM customer service which may or may not help but at least its on record!
03-03-2017, 09:21 AM
#23
Team Owner
You guys in CFOT are NOT living down to your reputation.
Here we have a NOOB female and not one of you pervs has asked for pics????
You guys are either slipping or accidentally improving your etiquette.
Here we have a NOOB female and not one of you pervs has asked for pics????
You guys are either slipping or accidentally improving your etiquette.
03-03-2017, 10:45 AM
#24
Advanced
03-03-2017, 11:15 AM
#25
Drifting
Mine did that twice, a few months ago. Exactly the same thing as you are describing. I recycled it a couple of times,and it was fine. Never able to duplicate the problem, but as others have suggested, it sounds like something is binding.
Hopefully your issue is resolved quickly, and welcome to the forum.
Hopefully your issue is resolved quickly, and welcome to the forum.
03-03-2017, 04:20 PM
#26
Le Mans Master
Member Since: Jan 2006
Location: Down south in Dixie
Posts: 6,801
Received 2,639 Likes
on
1,702 Posts
Tonia, have you noticed how the top breaks your sun visor? I've owned convertibles for 20 years, and never heard of the happening. There may be something else going on.
Also, before you go to the dealer check to see if your side windows are indexing when the doors are opened, and closed. These tops do strange thinks if the windows don't index. This usually happens when the battery has gone dead or gotten very weak. If they aren't check your owners manual, they are very easy to reset. The reason I ask is I bought a '07 C6, and the top would not cycle properly. Thankfully the Tech knew what to do, and then came and explained it to me.
Also, before you go to the dealer check to see if your side windows are indexing when the doors are opened, and closed. These tops do strange thinks if the windows don't index. This usually happens when the battery has gone dead or gotten very weak. If they aren't check your owners manual, they are very easy to reset. The reason I ask is I bought a '07 C6, and the top would not cycle properly. Thankfully the Tech knew what to do, and then came and explained it to me.
Last edited by Rebel Yell; 03-03-2017 at 04:28 PM.
03-03-2017, 07:34 PM
#27
Burning Brakes
Welcome to the group. I have a 2015 Coupe so can't help with top problem. But don't loose faith in the car...your gonna love it.
If you run into any other questions this forum is your best source of information. Just ask and I'm sure any member would be glad to help.
Save the wave...Bob
If you run into any other questions this forum is your best source of information. Just ask and I'm sure any member would be glad to help.
Save the wave...Bob
Last edited by Bob Beroza; 03-03-2017 at 07:34 PM.
The following users liked this post:
Rebel Yell (03-04-2017)
03-04-2017, 10:23 AM
#28
Now it's starting to get interesting lol
The following users liked this post:
Rebel Yell (03-05-2017)
01-23-2018, 11:15 AM
#30
Navigator
Thread Starter
C7 issues
Hi Corvette fam. I'm having major issues with my Stingray. First question before I go pick up my Vette from dealer. How often have you had to change the batteries in your key fob? One of them I have never used.
Last edited by Tonia Rhodes-Pierce; 01-23-2018 at 11:16 AM.
01-23-2018, 11:52 AM
#32
Le Mans Master
Tonia,
I have a 2014 convertible that I purchased brand new. The only issue I have had is the distinct "click-click" emanating from the rear, near the back window whenever I raise or lower the top. Of course, my local dealer insisted it was "normal" behavior and I have lived with it ever since. No other issues, and definitely not the ones you mention. Stay on top of this. My issue is merely an annoyance. Yours appears far more serious...
I have a 2014 convertible that I purchased brand new. The only issue I have had is the distinct "click-click" emanating from the rear, near the back window whenever I raise or lower the top. Of course, my local dealer insisted it was "normal" behavior and I have lived with it ever since. No other issues, and definitely not the ones you mention. Stay on top of this. My issue is merely an annoyance. Yours appears far more serious...
01-23-2018, 12:10 PM
#34
Melting Slicks
Member Since: Nov 2007
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Posts: 2,128
Received 437 Likes
on
270 Posts
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14
I replace fob batteries every three years, which seems to be about the average life. Never using the fob may not make much difference.
01-23-2018, 12:21 PM
#35
Race Director
I think a few people on here have been in the habit of replacing them after 2 years, I know that a few have found they don't make it to the 3 year mark.
01-23-2018, 01:09 PM
#38
Burning Brakes
My 2015 will be 3 years old in May and I haven't change the batteries in either FOB.
The following users liked this post:
dvilin (01-23-2018)
01-23-2018, 02:08 PM
#39
Le Mans Master
Member Since: Jan 2006
Location: Down south in Dixie
Posts: 6,801
Received 2,639 Likes
on
1,702 Posts
It's a beauty Tonia. I like the tag too. 
Also interested in the fix for your top. Update us if possible. You never know when us drop top folks may need the info.
Also interested in the fix for your top. Update us if possible. You never know when us drop top folks may need the info.
Last edited by Rebel Yell; 01-23-2018 at 02:09 PM.
