Battery?
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Battery?
I had video but couldn’t load it. Basically at random times driving, the speedometer and fuel gauge will start jumping and read zero full range. Blinking too. Digital center screen is fine. Also, service rear axle comes at the same time. Couldn’t find a date on the battery, connections were tight and clean. I have a load tester at my shop. Any ideas? 2016 ZO6 , 22,000 miles, it might be original battery. Thanks
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I had video but couldn’t load it. Basically at random times driving, the speedometer and fuel gauge will start jumping and read zero full range. Blinking too. Digital center screen is fine. Also, service rear axle comes at the same time. Couldn’t find a date on the battery, connections were tight and clean. I have a load tester at my shop. Any ideas? 2016 ZO6 , 22,000 miles, it might be original battery. Thanks
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4 years on a factory battery is a crap shoot.
Given the C7's reliance on electronics, IMO it's worth checking both the battery and electrical system operations. Dealer or good Corvette shop can do the testing.
Given the C7's reliance on electronics, IMO it's worth checking both the battery and electrical system operations. Dealer or good Corvette shop can do the testing.
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If you are in the market for a new battery, unless you are in an extremely cold climate having a battery with a high reserve is more important than a battery with higher CCA due to the electronics of modern cars.
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Most likely your battery is starting to go bad. I would consider getting a new one.
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I had video but couldn’t load it. Basically at random times driving, the speedometer and fuel gauge will start jumping and read zero full range. Blinking too. Digital center screen is fine. Also, service rear axle comes at the same time. Couldn’t find a date on the battery, connections were tight and clean. I have a load tester at my shop. Any ideas? 2016 ZO6 , 22,000 miles, it might be original battery. Thanks
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I changed battery, so far so good. Old battery tested good, however it was 45 months old. Voltage from alternator stayed around 14.2- 14.7 solid. Prior to the swap, the volts were bouncing up into the 15’s. So the alternator was fishing for the battery drain. Go figure.
