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jshaf · 10-13-2015, 06:18 PM

been there done that, mine started to die last summer, barely got it to the autozone after a jump, lights were fading in and out. if I had to go a couple miles longer I am not sure I would have made it. threw and new battery in and problem solved

elektrik · 10-13-2015, 06:23 PM

Though I've never tried it with a 'newer' car, what about the trick of jumpstarting the vehicle and letting it run? If it runs for quite a while after jumpstarting, that discounts the alternator as the culprit, as it puts out enough 'charge' to keep the vehicle running, correct?

kmarshall2121 · 10-13-2015, 06:23 PM

so, from 9 am 3 days ago to almost the end of day today, no verdict? Should have at least ran and got a new battery by now...

ChrisBlair · 10-13-2015, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by elektrik

Though I've never tried it with a 'newer' car, what about the trick of jumpstarting the vehicle and letting it run? If it runs for quite a while after jumpstarting, that discounts the alternator as the culprit, as it puts out enough 'charge' to keep the vehicle running, correct?

I've done that with cars that have generators, not alternators. I kinda like generators. Then again I like carburetors. I was born 40 years too late.

ChrisBlair · 10-13-2015, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kmarshall2121

so, from 9 am 3 days ago to almost the end of day today, no verdict? Should have at least ran and got a new battery by now...

Hopefully too busy cruising around to post

Majic · 10-13-2015, 08:45 PM

a shorted out battery will not jump start

PalmerGA · 10-14-2015, 06:39 AM

Dead battery

CamaroCracka · 10-14-2015, 06:56 AM

I've had batteries that were so dead they would not immediately jump start if ever. Sometimes I would disconnect the positive and connect the positive jumper directly to it so the battery would not suck up the current and the vehicle would start.

In every case where this happenened the battery would not hold a charge and needed to be replaced.

MarouG6327 · 10-14-2015, 11:39 AM

Dealer said he cleaned cables and it started fine. Also says the transmission is leaking and I haven't let him now if I want him to continue working on it yet

MarouG6327 · 10-14-2015, 11:40 AM

thanks again for all the feedback I'll keep you guys posted

MarouG6327 · 10-14-2015, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kmarshall2121

so, from 9 am 3 days ago to almost the end of day today, no verdict? Should have at least ran and got a new battery by now...

The guy said he cleaned the cables and it started fine. Also says the transmission is leaking

MLL67RSSS · 10-14-2015, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MarouG6327

The guy said he cleaned the cables and it started fine.

There ya go "Automotive 101, The Basics."

Always without a doubt the first thing to check. Sometimes it's the simplest things that can bite you. Good reference for the future, had you done so when it failed to start you could have had it back on the road in just a few minutes.

kmarshall2121 · 10-14-2015, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MarouG6327

The guy said he cleaned the cables and it started fine. Also says the transmission is leaking

thanks... did they have it that whole time?

MarouG6327 · 10-14-2015, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kmarshall2121

thanks... did they have it that whole time?

Picking it up tomorrow. The starter was bad and the battery is good but I'm still going to replace it before winter. They are also fixing a transmission leak. Total cost $800 :(

10-13-2015, 06:18 PM	#29
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	been there done that, mine started to die last summer, barely got it to the autozone after a jump, lights were fading in and out. if I had to go a couple miles longer I am not sure I would have made it. threw and new battery in and problem solved __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

10-13-2015, 06:23 PM	#30
elektrik Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tracy, CA Posts: 533	Though I've never tried it with a 'newer' car, what about the trick of jumpstarting the vehicle and letting it run? If it runs for quite a while after jumpstarting, that discounts the alternator as the culprit, as it puts out enough 'charge' to keep the vehicle running, correct? __________________ Current car: 2012 ZL1 - "Venom" - RIP Previous car: 2011 2SS - "NCC-1701-A" Previous car: 2010 2SS - "NCC-1701" (Stolen & Stripped)RIP

10-13-2015, 08:45 PM	#34
Majic Majic Drives: 2018 1LT Black...V6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Crestview, Florida Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	a shorted out battery will not jump start __________________ Rick "MAJIC" 2014 2SS/RS.

10-14-2015, 06:39 AM	#35
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Dead battery __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

10-14-2015, 06:56 AM	#36
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,736	I've had batteries that were so dead they would not immediately jump start if ever. Sometimes I would disconnect the positive and connect the positive jumper directly to it so the battery would not suck up the current and the vehicle would start. In every case where this happenened the battery would not hold a charge and needed to be replaced. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

10-13-2015, 06:23 PM	#31
kmarshall2121 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,618 View My Garage	so, from 9 am 3 days ago to almost the end of day today, no verdict? Should have at least ran and got a new battery by now...

10-14-2015, 11:39 AM	#37
MarouG6327 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS with RS package Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United States Posts: 100	Dealer said he cleaned cables and it started fine. Also says the transmission is leaking and I haven't let him now if I want him to continue working on it yet __________________

10-14-2015, 11:40 AM	#38
MarouG6327 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS with RS package Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United States Posts: 100	thanks again for all the feedback I'll keep you guys posted __________________