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novajess1972 · 06-23-2009, 12:10 AM

Yeah, true or not....how in the HELL does the gear parked in affect or drain a battery? I
m not saying I don't believe it...I just wanna know how it works.

91Z28350 · 06-23-2009, 12:20 AM

2005 C6's DEFINITELY had this feature. My Dad's '05 Z51 drained the battery all the time until he figured it out. To my knowledge, his 07 Z06 does not require this.

a6pk2go · 06-23-2009, 01:01 AM

It should have an automatic shutoff for the power after 30min or so just so it don't drain the power. My Buick Regal has one and it isn't that fancy of a car.

Rogue Leader · 06-23-2009, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by novajess1972

Yeah, true or not....how in the HELL does the gear parked in affect or drain a battery? I
m not saying I don't believe it...I just wanna know how it works.

Ditto... I understand it happens, just makes no sense as to way??? WTF kind of "feature" is that?

Incidentally I park in reverse most of the time except at work I park in 1st gear since the car is on a bit of an incline. My battery hasn't died yet....

camarorick · 06-23-2009, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a6pk2go

It should have an automatic shutoff for the power after 30min or so just so it don't drain the power. My Buick Regal has one and it isn't that fancy of a car.

There is some type of battery save feature on the Camaro... if a light or something is left on for more than 10 minutes ( not sure, maybe more ), the car will shut off the power

Crowley · 06-23-2009, 07:27 AM

I know I always park in first and I have not had any problems.

thanks,
Crowley

CamaroScotty · 06-23-2009, 07:28 AM

The vette issue was "corrected" in 2007. There are onboard computers that drain the cars. I doubt there is an issue with the Camaro...They wouldn't have repeated an old vette issue.

Advice, if you're driving your car very little, get a battery tender charger - regardless of make / model / year

Davis · 06-23-2009, 09:20 AM

Gonna have to call

on this one.

I've had mine for over 2 months now and she's sat in the garage over a long weekend of bike riding, parked in 1st. No problems.

optical · 06-23-2009, 09:25 AM

weird.....never heard anything like this before...

davidj · 06-23-2009, 02:25 PM

Well just thinking out loud. Maybe there are switches inside the trans for each gear to let the ECU know what gear the trans is in. And maybe these switches are directly connected to the battery. But why reverse dosent?

catmaster1 · 06-23-2009, 04:15 PM

weird, i will have to try it out when i pick my car up on thursday?

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-23-2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

The vette issue was "corrected" in 2007. There are onboard computers that drain the cars. I doubt there is an issue with the Camaro...They wouldn't have repeated an old vette issue.

Advice, if you're driving your car very little, get a battery tender charger - regardless of make / model / year

Like Scotty said that was on 2005 and 6 vette it is not on the Camaro hav my car for 3 weeks and i don't have that problem.

Top Thrill · 06-23-2009, 08:09 PM

Sounds good to me.

jody · 06-23-2009, 08:32 PM

No problems here I usualy leave it in neutral or first but the e-brake is always pulled Its been in the garage for a week no problems

06-23-2009, 12:10 AM	#15
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06-23-2009, 07:27 AM	#20
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	I know I always park in first and I have not had any problems. thanks, Crowley __________________

06-23-2009, 07:28 AM	#21
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	The vette issue was "corrected" in 2007. There are onboard computers that drain the cars. I doubt there is an issue with the Camaro...They wouldn't have repeated an old vette issue. Advice, if you're driving your car very little, get a battery tender charger - regardless of make / model / year Last edited by CamaroScotty; 06-23-2009 at 09:45 AM.

06-23-2009, 09:20 AM	#22
Davis Drives: '10 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 126 View My Garage	Gonna have to call on this one. I've had mine for over 2 months now and she's sat in the garage over a long weekend of bike riding, parked in 1st. No problems. __________________ Black, 2SS/RS, Manual, Inferno Orange Accent Trim Pkg, Sunroof, Rear Ground Effects Tinted Windows, DT shorty headers, !mufflers, !CAGS, Barton STS, Vararam VIN# 2G1FT1EW5A9101443 Delivered 4/17/2009

06-23-2009, 09:25 AM	#23
optical The Pilot Drives: 1993 Chevy C1500 Ext Cab, 5.7L Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 184 View My Garage	weird.....never heard anything like this before... __________________ Driving: 1993 C1500 Ext Cab Truck, 5.7L, BF Goodrich All-Terrains, Named: "SexyTruck" Future Car: 2011 IOM Camaro 2SS/RS Manual, Black Stripes, Hurst Short-Throw, IO Interior!

06-23-2009, 12:20 AM	#16
91Z28350 Drives: 2012 GT500 SVTPP 2010 Traverse LTZ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roanoke,TX Posts: 665	2005 C6's DEFINITELY had this feature. My Dad's '05 Z51 drained the battery all the time until he figured it out. To my knowledge, his 07 Z06 does not require this.

06-23-2009, 01:01 AM	#17
a6pk2go Drives: ... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ... Posts: 1,721	It should have an automatic shutoff for the power after 30min or so just so it don't drain the power. My Buick Regal has one and it isn't that fancy of a car.

06-23-2009, 02:25 PM	#24
davidj Drives: . Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 327	Well just thinking out loud. Maybe there are switches inside the trans for each gear to let the ECU know what gear the trans is in. And maybe these switches are directly connected to the battery. But why reverse dosent? __________________

06-23-2009, 04:15 PM	#25
catmaster1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 370 View My Garage	weird, i will have to try it out when i pick my car up on thursday?

06-23-2009, 08:09 PM	#27
Top Thrill BOD 5/28/09 #13485 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 913	Sounds good to me. __________________

06-23-2009, 08:32 PM	#28
jody Drives: 1968 camaro 496 bbc Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: princeton wv Posts: 24 View My Garage	No problems here I usualy leave it in neutral or first but the e-brake is always pulled Its been in the garage for a week no problems

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