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ThanksNot a lot of Battery manufacturers out there any more. Johnson Controls owns a big chunk of Middle East Battery Company in Saudi Arabia. That's who makes the Delco battery as well as several other name brands.
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ThanksNot a lot of Battery manufacturers out there any more. Johnson Controls owns a big chunk of Middle East Battery Company in Saudi Arabia. That's who makes the Delco battery as well as several other name brands.
I got a new battery and new spark plugs while the car was in. Their scanner found that one spark plug wire was also showing its age. All seems to be well now. 7-9 years is what I have usually gotten out of batteries in the past. I dare say that this one would still work in a car without all the electronics.time for new battery?
With all the electronics in these cars, they need a good battery with full charge available. A little less and the computer goes fuzzy brain and no start so I am told. The car works fine now. It's not like the old days with my old Chevelles.Battery was clearly dead if it started with a boost. Sounds like alternator isn’t charging.
If a new battery isn't fully charged or the wiring isn't 100% you could very likely run into the same problem. I use Kopr Kote on the battery terminals for a good connection that isn't going to corrode. All the battery terminal ends could use it. Get the highest cold cranking amp battery that will fit your car.My battery was 7 years old... same as Keith's. Thats probably the life of them.
Getty Garage charged it over light. worked todayIf a new battery isn't fully charged or the wiring isn't 100% you could very likely run into the same problem. I use Kopr Kote on the battery terminals for a good connection that isn't going to corrode. All the battery terminal ends could use it. Get the highest cold cranking amp battery that will fit your car.
over nightGetty Garage charged it over light. worked today
your welcome..mention my name Tim CoteTim, thanks for the recommendation to Getty's. Once the warranty is done I will need a good service station and that is not too far from Navan
When a tow job is needed, how do you get your Corvette towed?
Not any ground clearance for a conventional tow.
That question came up at Spring Mountain and the response was to have a tow hook in the tray above the battery. The tow hook can be installed when required in front and back. Have not priced that out yet but the SM boys mentioned 'about' $80.
Yea, it's like insurance, we hope to never make a claim but still need it. But $150 !!?? So maybe GM designed the hook for racer boy decoration?
Having been under there for the sake of curiosity, can't see where a tow guy would hook up to the front end of a C7 without causing some big buck damage. Perhaps the hook is better than nothing.
Tell them it is a vette. they will put block of lumber...I had it done...no issue my friend.When a tow job is needed, how do you get your Corvette towed?
Not any ground clearance for a conventional tow.
I use Delco batteries too. There may be others just as good but I have had good luck with them over the years.....
......as a rule delco always had good batteries, but a bad one will show up with any brand. But wow, $400 , never seen a car battery that expensive.
Just because it’s a new battery doesn’t mean that it’s a good battery I’ve had several over the years purchased new and there’s been a dead cell or two in it have that checked out first then go with your all your connections and hope it’s not the alternatorBattery is new but car would not start. After boost started and parked it at home. After 4 hrs tried it and no go again. Will bring it in tomorrow. Has anyone used Getty Garage on Canoteck Rd.. Thanks
new battery and tested..everything good.. baby went away for winterJust because it’s a new battery doesn’t mean that it’s a good battery I’ve had several over the years purchased new and there’s been a dead cell or two in it have that checked out first then go with your all your connections and hope it’s not the alternator