Is it normal for a corvette battery to drain?

Yes, Corvettes have a somewhat significant battery drain at all times. You did not drive the car for about 5-6 months. Especially if the battery was not fully charged when you shut it down, this might be ‘normal’ results – a dead battery.

How do you get out of a corvette?

There are ways to enter and exit your Corvette when the battery is dead. Along the left side of drivers seat, and the right side of passenger seat are small levers which will manually open the doors from the inside. You have a regular ‘key’ which will open the rear hatch via a lock above the license plate.

How often does a Chevy Vette battery die?

Not familiar with the newer vettes..but I do know that all newer chevys are notorious for their batteries dying if vehicle is not at least started and ran for a few minutes every 2 weeks or so… Perhaps file a complaint at url : http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov In the meantime..

How long does it take for a car battery to die?

You did not drive the car for about 5-6 months. Especially if the battery was not fully charged when you shut it down, this might be ‘normal’ results – a dead battery. The battery could have been significantly discharged while new with doors being left open, many short drives around the lot, etc, etc, etc.

When did they change the battery in a corvette?

Corvette made some changes with the battery through the life of the C6. For the model years 2005, 2008 and 2009, they used a different tray than they used in 2006 and 2007 models. This is important in regard to the size of the battery you can install. Remember that the access door to the cabin filter will be blocked if you use too tall a battery.

What kind of battery does a Corvette C6 have?

It is really important to note which side of the car the terminal posts were on with the old battery. Corvette made some changes with the battery through the life of the C6. For the model years 2005, 2008 and 2009, they used a different tray than they used in 2006 and 2007 models.

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.

Where is the reverse post on a corvette battery?

From 2006 and on, they used a reverse post, that is, the positive post is on the driver’s side of the battery. Replacement batteries will be noted with an “R” in their name to designate that it is a reverse-post battery. It is vitally important to make sure you know which side is your positive and negative battery post.