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What to do if your Chevy Corvette battery goes bad?

What to do if your Chevy Corvette battery goes bad?

To check charge battery then disconnect battery and then disconnect wires to alternator tape any exposed wire connectors then reconnect battery let it sit for 4 or so days then dead key it check volt meter see if it is around 12 volts and if it is there is your problem. Alternator bad. 3 people found this helpful.

What kind of battery does a Chevy Corvette use?

The batteries used by gm for these cars are notorious for quick drawdown & should be replaced at gm’s expense with quality batteries such as odyssey pc1200. See all problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette . Car would not start after setting 4 days in my garage.

Why does my Corvette roll backwards when the battery is dead?

Having a dead battery, I placed the car in my driveway to jump start it. As I went to my truck to start it and connect the jumper cables the Corvette began to slowly roll backwards – apparently the hand brake was not quite set enough (manual transmission).

What’s the alternator voltage on a Chevy Corvette?

So in other words your alternator output is 14.xx volts. If you can check the voltage at the battery terminals while you are cranking it will give you some sort of idea of the condition of the battery. If it hasnt happened since it could have just been a fluke or that the battery had died and hadnt gotten up to full charge yet.

To check charge battery then disconnect battery and then disconnect wires to alternator tape any exposed wire connectors then reconnect battery let it sit for 4 or so days then dead key it check volt meter see if it is around 12 volts and if it is there is your problem. Alternator bad. 3 people found this helpful.

Can a Chevy Corvette be a death trap?

If inside car, passenger must crawl between seats to access the release. Was not informed of this release at time of purchase. This vehicle is a death trap if the battery or electrical system fails or if the driver side door release cable snaps or jams in an accident.

Having a dead battery, I placed the car in my driveway to jump start it. As I went to my truck to start it and connect the jumper cables the Corvette began to slowly roll backwards – apparently the hand brake was not quite set enough (manual transmission).

The batteries used by gm for these cars are notorious for quick drawdown & should be replaced at gm’s expense with quality batteries such as odyssey pc1200. See all problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette . Car would not start after setting 4 days in my garage.

Why does my Corvette battery keep going dead?

Appears to be excessive battery drain. Took it in to dealer and they replaced a module in the driver side door. Went to pick up the car and when I tried to start the car, the battery was dead again. Dealer installed another new battery.

If inside car, passenger must crawl between seats to access the release. Was not informed of this release at time of purchase. This vehicle is a death trap if the battery or electrical system fails or if the driver side door release cable snaps or jams in an accident.

Are there any problems with the Chevy Corvette?

Chevrolet Corvette owners have reported 10 problems related to battery dead (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Corvette based on all problems reported for the Corvette.

What causes the battery in a 96 Vette?

I had same problem in my 96 vette and found it was the alternator diods caused draw darined battery in about 4 days.

Is there a problem with my 99 C5 Corvette?

Have a ‘99 C5 that the battery went dead in, after recharging battery the instrument cluster keep going thru intermittent cycles saying Service ABS, Service … Hello, this is just the latest of problems with what I think is the muiltfunction switch turn signals work at times other not, when cruise control is activated …

So in other words your alternator output is 14.xx volts. If you can check the voltage at the battery terminals while you are cranking it will give you some sort of idea of the condition of the battery. If it hasnt happened since it could have just been a fluke or that the battery had died and hadnt gotten up to full charge yet.

Is it OK to disconnect a car battery?

NEVER: disconnect the car battery; while the engine is running or the ignition key is turned on. Automotive Car Battery With Negative Cable Removed. Disconnecting the car battery can create a; high voltage spike in the electrical system. Consequently, damaging electronic modules.

Where is the battery tray on a corvette?

At the bottom of the battery is the battery tray that the battery sits on. There is a block-style clamp that secures the battery to the tray so that it doesn’t slide around while you are driving your car. You’ll have to loosen the bolt holding the clamp in place in order to lift the battery up and out of the car.

I had same problem in my 96 vette and found it was the alternator diods caused draw darined battery in about 4 days.

Are there any Corvette C7s with bad batteries?

RedHot is in the same exact environment as Songcat’s and has had no battery issues (along with many other C7s here in Vegas). I think it is a high probability that he had a bad cell contributing to the demise of his battery independent of climate conditions.

Why does my car not start when the battery is off?

Broadly, if the immobilizer is off, and the battery is fully charged, either the starter motor/solenoid assembly is faulty or the electrical circuit supplying the motor has a fault. That circuit begins at the battery and includes grounds, wiring (some of which is very heavy cabling), fuses, relays, the ignition switch and terminations.

What kind of battery does a Corvette Stingray have?

The yellow arrow in the pic is the plastic cover over the large power board that attaches to the positive terminal. Also note the recess in the battery center for the holddown. Check out Braille battery.

How to fix stalling after replacing car battery?

Step 3: Disconnect the old vehicle battery and remove it. Step 4: Insert the new vehicle battery, use a battery brush to clean the cable ends and battery posts, connect and tighten the cables, and make sure the battery is secured in place. Step 5: Disconnect the memory saver immediately, before starting the car.

What happens when you replace the battery in a car?

Replacing the battery on some vehicles may simply be plug-and-play — just remove the old one, put in the new one, and you’re on your way. But some cars can react differently when you disconnect and then reconnect the primary source of power.

Can a battery be overcharged on a corvette?

Fits fine and has the required vent holes for the vent hose that is on the OEM battery! Yep AGM’s can vent if overcharged and as with normal batteries it generates hydrogen. Prepared a PDF and quote a marine source warning that even AGM’s must be vented!

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