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2010 Bumblebee · 12-09-2010, 09:50 PM

Hello,

I recently asked about the battery tender so I have all the info on that thanks.

Next question is;

How long does it take before your battery is dead when parked for days? 3 weeks? 4 weeks?

The reason is my friend who used to work at a dealer tells me that there is a TSB on the batteries and that if a dead battery after sitting is an issue for you they will put a bigger battery in for you.

Anyone heard of this or had it done ? Anyone have a copy of the TSB?

coolman · 12-09-2010, 09:54 PM

That a new one. I never let mine go dead. So I can't really tell you how long it takes.

Memphis SS · 12-09-2010, 10:02 PM

That is a good one. Weather is going to have a lot to do with how long it holds a charge. Cold weather is very hard on a battery. I bought a battery tender to put on mine while is sets up during bad weather. You can buy them for around $20.00

2010 Bumblebee · 12-09-2010, 10:03 PM

It goes dead after like a month standing by with all those electronics on board. I was just wondering if anyone knows more or less exactly how long it is before it's dead. Anyway my GM tech friend says that the camaro comes with a wimpy battery and that they will replace it with a strong one if it's an issue for you.

Andro · 12-09-2010, 10:03 PM

Don't know never happened to me. Try it and let us know how long it takes

coolman · 12-09-2010, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andro

Don't know never happened to me. Try it and let us know how long it takes

edit: if you do try it, make sure to leave a window down and the trunk open. LOL

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-09-2010, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 Bumblebee

It goes dead after like a month standing by with all those electronics on board. I was just wondering if anyone knows more or less exactly how long that was. Anyway my GM tech friend says that the camaro comes with a wimpy battery and that they will replace it with a strong one if it's an issue for you.

That doesn't sound...right. Battery capacity / CCA really isn't that hard to do. I'd be surprised if they put an insufficient battery in the car.

2010 Bumblebee · 12-09-2010, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

edit: if you do try it, make sure to leave a window down and the trunk open. LOL

My battery went dead.

You just open the door with your key, open the hood, and connect to the special camaro jump start terminals.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

That doesn't sound...right. Battery capacity / CCA really isn't that hard to do. I'd be surprised if they put an insufficient battery in the car.

You would or wouldn't be surpised if they put an insufficient battery in the car? Not sure if it's a typo or you are joking.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-09-2010, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 Bumblebee

You would or wouldn't be surpised if they put an insufficient battery in the car? Not sure if it's a typo or you are joking.

I would be very surprised. And I'm not joking.

It's not something I've heard a TSB for around here, though I'm not sure I know of anyone who's left their car alone for months on end, either. Pretty tough to do when its so fun to drive.

It'll be interesting to see if this is a problem that becomes apparent after this winter as people are getting their cars out of hibernation (and some of them don't use tenders).

But...just on a hunch...I kinda doubt it's going to be a problem...

2010 Bumblebee · 12-09-2010, 11:01 PM

oh, if you let it sit for about three or four weeks it will be dead for sure.. I know.. It happened to me. I remember looking at dead camaros on the lot also.. If you let them sit they die.

2010 SSRS · 12-09-2010, 11:06 PM

my Camaro sat in my garage all winter last year and when the winter was over it started right up, these batteries are awesome.

DarkneSS · 12-09-2010, 11:20 PM

I'm gonna have to disagree mine sat on a lift with no motor for 40 days and I specifically asked the tech if the battery went dead and it had not. Perhaps you got a bad one? Or you have after market stuff plugged in that is drainin it? I know on my old car if my sound system was on for more than 15 seconds with the car off the battery would die lmao.

Memphis SS · 12-10-2010, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

my Camaro sat in my garage all winter last year and when the winter was over it started right up, these batteries are awesome.

That is good to know. I tried that with the Corvette and it almost didn't start after setting most of the winter so started putting a battery tender on it.

RickRay · 12-10-2010, 06:43 AM

I`ll let you guys know in March(DEC-MAR) after hibernation..Last year a put a tender and this year I didn`t....

12-09-2010, 09:50 PM	#1
2010 Bumblebee Drives: Transformers Edition Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mass Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	How long does it take before your battery is dead ? Hello, I recently asked about the battery tender so I have all the info on that thanks. Next question is; How long does it take before your battery is dead when parked for days? 3 weeks? 4 weeks? The reason is my friend who used to work at a dealer tells me that there is a TSB on the batteries and that if a dead battery after sitting is an issue for you they will put a bigger battery in for you. Anyone heard of this or had it done ? Anyone have a copy of the TSB? __________________ The Yellow Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=128 Northern Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=127 The mother of all supercharger questions thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77958 My 2010 Camaro Review http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2025442#post2025442 2010 Transformer Edition Camaro L99 Auto

12-09-2010, 10:02 PM	#3
Memphis SS Drives: 2017 SS A8 Hyper Blue/White Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, TN. Posts: 1,874	That is a good one. Weather is going to have a lot to do with how long it holds a charge. Cold weather is very hard on a battery. I bought a battery tender to put on mine while is sets up during bad weather. You can buy them for around $20.00 __________________ *2017 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue* *2011 Camaro 2SS* *2004 Corvette CE SOLD*

12-09-2010, 10:03 PM	#4
2010 Bumblebee Drives: Transformers Edition Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mass Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	It goes dead after like a month standing by with all those electronics on board. I was just wondering if anyone knows more or less exactly how long it is before it's dead. Anyway my GM tech friend says that the camaro comes with a wimpy battery and that they will replace it with a strong one if it's an issue for you. __________________ The Yellow Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=128 Northern Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=127 The mother of all supercharger questions thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77958 My 2010 Camaro Review http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2025442#post2025442 2010 Transformer Edition Camaro L99 Auto

12-09-2010, 10:03 PM	#5
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,214 View My Garage	Don't know never happened to me. Try it and let us know how long it takes __________________

12-09-2010, 11:01 PM	#10
2010 Bumblebee Drives: Transformers Edition Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mass Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	oh, if you let it sit for about three or four weeks it will be dead for sure.. I know.. It happened to me. I remember looking at dead camaros on the lot also.. If you let them sit they die. __________________ The Yellow Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=128 Northern Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=127 The mother of all supercharger questions thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77958 My 2010 Camaro Review http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2025442#post2025442 2010 Transformer Edition Camaro L99 Auto

12-09-2010, 09:54 PM	#2
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	That a new one. I never let mine go dead. So I can't really tell you how long it takes.

12-09-2010, 11:06 PM	#11
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	my Camaro sat in my garage all winter last year and when the winter was over it started right up, these batteries are awesome. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

12-09-2010, 11:20 PM	#12
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	I'm gonna have to disagree mine sat on a lift with no motor for 40 days and I specifically asked the tech if the battery went dead and it had not. Perhaps you got a bad one? Or you have after market stuff plugged in that is drainin it? I know on my old car if my sound system was on for more than 15 seconds with the car off the battery would die lmao.

12-10-2010, 06:43 AM	#14
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,518 View My Garage	I`ll let you guys know in March(DEC-MAR) after hibernation..Last year a put a tender and this year I didn`t.... __________________ *Member of 'Club Elite' #70* 2LT/RS Auto / Solo HFC / Solo Mach X-LLT J-Pipe / JBA Headers Shorty CAI - Cold Air Inductions / VMAX TB / Trifecta Tune Hotchkis Max Strut Brace / Blade Dovetail Spoiler / Elite Catch Can ACS T3 Hood Ports / T2 Bumper Ports / T2 Splitter / ACS T1 Led Light Kit ACS Rockers / ACS Composite Hood Liner / ACS Upper Rear Quarter Ports ACS Front Wheel Mud Flaps / ACS Rear Wheel Mud Flaps / Vitesse Throttle Controller Pedders Drop Suspension / BMR Lower Control Arms / Style 41 ZL1 Wheels / Oracle Afterburners / Oracle Concept SMD Side markers Complete SS Brembo Brakes Set

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