girard12

Hi all, I live in Florida and have been having problems getting my 4000 mile vet to start many of times. The other day I had the charger on for 3 days. Took off charger and the next day it wont start. This has happened numerous times. Any ideas? Could something be running while the car is off?Thanks,
Garry

rmorin1249

What happens when you push the start button? Does the starter engage or do you just hear a click? How old is your battery?

4thC4at60

Your battery is trying to tell you it's going to the land of the banished electrons......

eboggs_jkvl

Buy a new car battery! 2014 is 4 years of battery and it's probably toast.


Elmer

0Quik Z06

millers1

Another vote for the battery--I have a '14 and replaced mine this spring.

davepl

Probably due for a battery, but might be worth sticking an ammeter inline with the terminal and seeing what the sitting load is like (that can be tough on a new car, you have to wait a while). Maybe you DO have a draw, but can't know if you don't check!

Skid Row Joe

Take to Chev. dealer. Battery replacement good for 3 yrs / 36K, miles. After that, it's on you.

madrob2020

[QUOTE=girard12;1597907260] Any ideas? Could something be running while the car is off? Short answer yes, just like many home electronics, things are running drawing a minuscule of electricity. Our cars have computer(s) that draw some. That's why OM recommends using battery maintainer (CTEK or one that comes with our car for option) when not starting/driving for a week or so. As others said, probably time for a battery. I believe battery can test good but still will not hold a charge. Good luck! PS: Beautiful Car!

KenHorse

Wish people would differentiate between "not cranking" and "not firing"

"Not starting" is kinda useless IMHO.....

Mister Big

Damn that's a nice photo!

fsvoboda

Battery is most likely. Four years in a hot climate and it most likely indeed is toast.

Any competent repair shop will be able to diagnose for sure with only a little testing.

DALE#3

If a battery has been attempted to charge and should be charged.A simple load test will diagnose if indeed it's the battery.They are cheap and easy to use.

eboggs_jkvl

Same thought hit my aged brain as you. Cranking but not starting is different than Not cranking and getting fizzle clicks. Mind reading on this topic is a challenge.

Elmer

fsvoboda

Oh, if you are a AAA member, in some areas they will come to your location, do the test, and install a battery if needed.

madrob2020

Now that's too damn funny!

jtranger

Excellent advice Dale. I have one of these and wouldn't be caught without one in my garage

Grand Slam

If you have a Pep Boys near you (perhaps others) they will do a free load test of your battery.

Mr. Wonderful

If you're still running the original battery, my guess is you probably need a replacement.
They don't last forever. Not starting should have given you a big clue.

DPC57

Since you can charge it and if fails immediately I would guess the battery, at the very least, has a bad cell.