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INTIMIDAT3R · 02-05-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DennisfromIowa

Anyone else have a problem with their battery going dead if it sits for a couple weeks? If I disconnect the ground cable from the battery it will stay charged no problem. I wonder if it could be something about the "Show Mode" wiring on the sequential tail lights? Any problems with yours James?

Domino's battery went dead after sitting for 3 weeks, but it's not the LED's causing it.

All the electronics in the car cause it. They suck juice even when the car is off.

BenningJ · 02-05-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by INTIMIDAT3R

Someone missed their nap.

I'm in some training for work today.

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Originally Posted by DennisfromIowa

Don't get me wrong. I was joking about the time and place and thanks for taking the time to set this up. I'd just like to do something with the Camaro crowd and food for me is a plus!!. I look forward to Sunday. On a side note this will be my 3rd trip to CR in 7 days so I'm getting pretty good at cutting the time down. See y'all Sunday.

I didn't want to seem like I was being a dick. And being that you have traveled to CR that many times in the last week I can surely understand why you wouldn't want to do it again. The next one we setup will definitely be closer to you guys.

As noted above I have been in training all day so maybe that had made me hostile!

As Syn said.........

INTIMIDAT3R · 02-05-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by its a syn

Sunday, Cedar Rapids. I might just be there. Now all I have to do is convince my Engineer we need to stop there for an hour or two on the way to Clinton!! I'll play it by ear as always

I just noticed this new emotican

We'll stop him for you Bob!!

DennisfromIowa · 02-05-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by INTIMIDAT3R

Domino's battery went dead after sitting for 3 weeks, but it's not the LED's causing it.

All the electronics in the car cause it. They suck juice even when the car is off.

Well that sucks but nice to know it's not only me. I ask about the LED's because when I hook up the charger the LEDs blink off and on a while till the battery starts getting a charge. I guess I'll keep doing the ground cable seeing it only takes about 2 minutes to do.

its a syn · 02-05-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by INTIMIDAT3R

We'll stop him for you Bob!!

Ha Ha!! If we carried cash I would be packing something to take care of that pea shooter!

DennisfromIowa · 02-05-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BenningJ

I'm in some training for work today.

I didn't want to seem like I was being a dick. And being that you have traveled to CR that many times in the last week I can surely understand why you wouldn't want to do it again. The next one we setup will definitely be closer to you guys.
As noted above I have been in training all day so maybe that had made me hostile!
As Syn said.........

I didn't see or take anything as hostile and as far as driving to CR I have no problem with that. It's boring is what I'm saying. Once you do it there isn't a lot to see the next time you drive up. Maybe I need to try HWY 6 or something. At least Sunday I'll be a 30MPG car instead of a 14 MPG 4X4.

INTIMIDAT3R · 02-05-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DennisfromIowa

Well that sucks but nice to know it's not only me. I ask about the LED's because when I hook up the charger the LEDs blink off and on a while till the battery starts getting a charge. I guess I'll keep doing the ground cable seeing it only takes about 2 minutes to do.

I did the ground cable thing since Domino is in a storage locker instead of the garage.

At least I won't need to do a fuse pull come spring.

OVERPAR73 · 02-05-2013, 04:26 PM

Dennis,
My battery seam to go down pretty quick also when I tried to start it recently, but I have been working on the new AMP and the ABL lighting, I thought it was that. I'm keeping the trickle charger on it now. Sure hope it gets nice out soon!! Did you see those new jack pad adapters we all need for our floor jacks? I have an extra one if you need it.

Bill

rberns · 02-05-2013, 05:46 PM

Hmmm...didn't realize the LEDs drained the battery so quickly. I have had the trickle charger on it since I parked it so hopefully the battery is still good.

DennisfromIowa · 02-05-2013, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rberns

Hmmm...didn't realize the LEDs drained the battery so quickly. I have had the trickle charger on it since I parked it so hopefully the battery is still good.

I was thinking it was the technostalgia LED tail lights but James doesn't think that is the problem but just the normal electronics drawing the battery down. I'm leaning that way too and if you have a trickle charger on it you should be fine. I think a trickle charger could keep up with the draw. I have an extra trickle charger so I may install it and stop doing the ground cable trick.

renyart · 02-05-2013, 06:44 PM

mine set for about 4 weeks without starting this summer so Batter went completely dead.I took it to the dealer to have it checked out to see if it might be a bad battery.I have the tec.led show mode lights as well.The drain on the battery was normal.They said that even with the car just sitting and everything shut off,lights radio ect,there is still about 30 functions still pulling a drain on the battery.This is normal.They said if it sets for any period of time (7 to 10 days or more with out being driven it should have a battery charger like a Cetek or Battery Tender ect.Thats what I do have not had a problem since.

DennisfromIowa · 02-05-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OVERPAR73

Dennis,
My battery seam to go down pretty quick also when I tried to start it recently, but I have been working on the new AMP and the ABL lighting, I thought it was that. I'm keeping the trickle charger on it now. Sure hope it gets nice out soon!! Did you see those new jack pad adapters we all need for our floor jacks? I have an extra one if you need it.

Bill

I bought 2 12ft 2X10s and cut then 6ft, 4ft, 2ft and built ramps to drive up on so my jack would fit under the car easily . Thanks for the offer on the pad but I'm going to lower the car this spring with coil-overs and can barely get the jack under the car now without the ramps . I'll keep you in mind if it turns out the pad is the way to go. Sounds like if a 5th gen Camaro sits for a couple weeks a trickle charger is the way to go.

DennisfromIowa · 02-05-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by renyart

mine set for about 4 weeks without starting this summer so Batter went completely dead.I took it to the dealer to have it checked out to see if it might be a bad battery.I have the tec.led show mode lights as well.The drain on the battery was normal.They said that even with the car just sitting and everything shut off,lights radio ect,there is still about 30 functions still pulling a drain on the battery.This is normal.They said if it sets for any period of time (7 to 10 days or more with out being driven it should have a battery charger like a Cetek or Battery Tender ect.Thats what I do have not had a problem since.

Looks like we hit on something I've never heard before concerning the battery. I hope it helps someone else who has this problem and save them some money before they buy a new battery. Thanks for the information.

BenningJ · 02-05-2013, 10:19 PM

I remember there being a thread about the life of the battery if left unattended for long periods of time. James' comment pretty sums it up. Due to all the gadgets and gizmos in our cars, the cars can only sit for about 2-3 weeks, max, before it won't start.

02-05-2013, 04:26 PM	#5132
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,471 View My Garage	Dennis, My battery seam to go down pretty quick also when I tried to start it recently, but I have been working on the new AMP and the ABL lighting, I thought it was that. I'm keeping the trickle charger on it now. Sure hope it gets nice out soon!! Did you see those new jack pad adapters we all need for our floor jacks? I have an extra one if you need it. Bill __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)

02-05-2013, 05:46 PM	#5133
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Hmmm...didn't realize the LEDs drained the battery so quickly. I have had the trickle charger on it since I parked it so hopefully the battery is still good. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

02-05-2013, 10:19 PM	#5138
BenningJ Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 1,581 View My Garage	I remember there being a thread about the life of the battery if left unattended for long periods of time. James' comment pretty sums it up. Due to all the gadgets and gizmos in our cars, the cars can only sit for about 2-3 weeks, max, before it won't start. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS - Ashen Gray Metallic \| LS3 \| CAI Inductions, Inc Intake \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Dynatech 1.875" Long Tube Headers \| Apex Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam \| BTR 7.400" Push Rods \|LS2 Dampener \| Melling 10296 Oil Pump \| IWIS Chain \| BTR .660" Dual Valve Springs \| BTR Trunion Upgrade Kit \| Lethal Racing Tuned \| Anvil Notch Spoiler \| BMR Split Drop Springs \| Eaton TrueTrac \| GM 3.91 Gears \| LPW Diff Cover \| Rohana RF2 275/40 20x10F 315/35 20x11R \| BMR Polyurethane Motor Mounts

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02-05-2013, 06:44 PM	#5135
renyart Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cedar Rapids Iowa Posts: 230 View My Garage	mine set for about 4 weeks without starting this summer so Batter went completely dead.I took it to the dealer to have it checked out to see if it might be a bad battery.I have the tec.led show mode lights as well.The drain on the battery was normal.They said that even with the car just sitting and everything shut off,lights radio ect,there is still about 30 functions still pulling a drain on the battery.This is normal.They said if it sets for any period of time (7 to 10 days or more with out being driven it should have a battery charger like a Cetek or Battery Tender ect.Thats what I do have not had a problem since.