Battery install question stealership
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Battery install question stealership
Do I need to reprogram my car after installing a battery? That is what the stealership said, at a cost of 110 dollars. I have already disconencted it and hooked it back up looking for a date code and no issues outside of indexing windows and top. Are they trying to rip me off? I am going to change it myself anyway and do not want to miss anything. 2014 Z51 3LT auto convertible.
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Just re index the windows, & you are ready to go, in some cases when you first start the car, the exterior temp sensor may not read, a short drive & restart my be necessary to bring temp back on screen.
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Dyver. There are some great writeups in the forum for DYI. JerryU did one. The two most common mistakes are ripping the trunk carpet and not firmly making all the connections. You'll see what I mean when you look at all the bits connected to the battery.
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"Are they trying to rip me off?" 
Now, just WHY do you think they are called "stealerships" in Forum vernacular? 
As I recall, the Owner's Manual gives adequate instructions.
Now, just WHY do you think they are called "stealerships" in Forum vernacular? As I recall, the Owner's Manual gives adequate instructions.
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The gold Duralast battery H6-DLG from Autozone is an EXACT match and fit. Its the same case as the original Delco and it has an additional 110 CCA.
I have a 2016 Stingray coupe A8, base 1LT.
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BMW has required this for years as part of their Intelligent Battery System. Based on age if the battery, the PCM adjusts the level of charge provided. Less charge equals less drag from the alternator equals better fuel economy.
The downside of not programming is shorter battery life from over-charging a new battery. How much has been the subject of much debate.
Is it needed on a Vette? Doesn’t hurt, the dealer is just reading the book, not necessarily trying to rip you off. Having said that, I’ve never done it with my BMWs and still got 5+ years on the couple I did it with.
Edit: So I glanced at my 2019 Owner's Manual and other than the usual "take it to a dealer so they can diagnose it" language, there's no mention of the need for re-programming. As such....the dealer is trying to lighten your wallet for no reason. As them to show you the requirement.
As an aside, all the Owner's Manuals are available online from Chevy for free download.
The downside of not programming is shorter battery life from over-charging a new battery. How much has been the subject of much debate.
Is it needed on a Vette? Doesn’t hurt, the dealer is just reading the book, not necessarily trying to rip you off. Having said that, I’ve never done it with my BMWs and still got 5+ years on the couple I did it with.
Edit: So I glanced at my 2019 Owner's Manual and other than the usual "take it to a dealer so they can diagnose it" language, there's no mention of the need for re-programming. As such....the dealer is trying to lighten your wallet for no reason. As them to show you the requirement.
As an aside, all the Owner's Manuals are available online from Chevy for free download.
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