HELP!!!! Dead Battery

Corvette Forums Corvette Classifieds Gallery Corvette News Member List Search Sponsors
Forum FAQ Calendars Contact Us Corvette Recalls TSBs Corvette Timeslips Register Login

HELP!!!! Dead Battery

Printable Version

Corvette Forum >> General >> General Tech >> HELP!!!! Dead Battery

Page: [1]

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

HELP!!!! Dead Battery - 2/24/2008 3:54:22 PM

monterey06vert

Posts: 4
Joined: 2/24/2008
Status: offline

I went to start my car and the battery was low. I hooked up the jumper cables as shown in the manual. The voltage said 13.6 and so I pushed the button. The car shutdown and 10 seconds later booted back up. I pushed again and it did the same. Then all of the electronics and lights came on, but still would not start. I shut the hood and the doors and the battery died completely. I can't get in the car at all. Any suggestions before I call the dealer tomorrow. BTW my car is an automatic.

Post #: 1

RE: HELP!!!! Dead Battery - 2/24/2008 4:50:32 PM

YANKEECORVETTE

Posts: 99
Joined: 12/16/2007
Status: offline

Is this a '06?. I went through some GM service notes and found a very common problem.The under the hood lamp tends to drain the battery. Many theories on the facts. If you can get back in your car try to pull the wire on the lamp. Charge the battery and try again. If this car is under warranty better go with the hook back to the dealer.

(in reply to monterey06vert)

Post #: 2

RE: HELP!!!! Dead Battery - 2/25/2008 6:07:41 AM

monterey06vert

Posts: 4
Joined: 2/24/2008
Status: offline

Yes, it is an 06. I am dealing with the dealer today. Thanks for the reply.

(in reply to YANKEECORVETTE)

Post #: 3

RE: HELP!!!! Dead Battery - 2/25/2008 1:47:53 PM

YANKEECORVETTE

Posts: 99
Joined: 12/16/2007
Status: offline

Please reply when you get your car back, I would like to know what happened for future reference. thank you

(in reply to monterey06vert)

Post #: 4

RE: HELP!!!! Dead Battery - 3/2/2008 8:28:19 AM

monterey06vert

Posts: 4
Joined: 2/24/2008
Status: offline

Sorry took so long. It was a dead battery from not being started in 3 weeks. I will start at least once a week from now on. The dealer had to reprogram the convertible top. They did cover the battery under the warranty. The locksmith was able to pry the window open with an inflatable bag and use a pole with a hook to pull the handles on the floor that open the doors. It took him about 5 minutes. Thanks for your post.

(in reply to YANKEECORVETTE)

Post #: 5

RE: HELP!!!! Dead Battery - 3/6/2008 12:15:00 PM

YANKEECORVETTE

Posts: 99
Joined: 12/16/2007
Status: offline

I recommend buying a trickle charger and plug it in when the car is not in use. I installed a Solar model 1002 for $40 and its small enough that it attached permently to the battery.Works great.Also Mid America Motorworks has a emergency entry access system for $30 part # 634-149, if you want go the extra mile. Good Luck.

(in reply to monterey06vert)

Post #: 6

RE: HELP!!!! Dead Battery - 3/7/2008 8:13:35 AM

monterey06vert

Posts: 4
Joined: 2/24/2008
Status: offline

Thank you so much. These forums are great because of helpful people like you.

(in reply to YANKEECORVETTE)

Post #: 7

RE: HELP!!!! Dead Battery - 5/5/2008 6:48:18 PM

bombs

Posts: 8
Joined: 4/5/2008
Status: offline

Yes this is great, I've got an idea for i also a very busy person and sometimes i forgot to start my car at least once a week and to clean the auto body parts for a week. thank you again.

(in reply to monterey06vert)

Post #: 8