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What's killing my battery??

Posted: 12/23/06 12:01amMessage 11 of 13
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Berlin, NJ - USA
Joined: 2/12/2006
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Vette(s): 74 Stingray, 454 cu. in.,hardtop convertible,373 posi rear,modified body,shaved door handles, roll bar
I have the same problem with my '74. Doesn't want to start when the engine's hot. Bought a gear reduction starter for $90 that supposedly doesn't act as a heat sink. Haven't had it installed yet. Hope it does the trick.
 
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What's killing my battery??

Posted: 12/26/06 9:29pmMessage 12 of 13
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Temperance, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 Corvette Orange T-Top 2003 50th Anniv. roadster
If none of the other options helps check this. I had a similar problem and after some research I discovered this.
TURN OFF THE ALARM SYSTEM.  If your alarm doesn't beep it may still be working but the alarm horn is defective. This means the system is armed all the time draining the battery quickly. I did this and solved the problem. Now I have to replace the horn.
 
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What's killing my battery??

Posted: 12/27/06 6:10amMessage 13 of 13
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That's a good tip, Mike! One that I fergotted aboot. A lot of times, the alarm relay itself will hang, even when turned off. If the alarm horn isn't working, or is gone, you'd never think to check it.
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