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Old July 16th 05, 10:25 PM
Scubabix
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Default 96 LT1 just died

Yesterday I was driving my 96 to work, as I pulled into the parking lot
EVERYTHING died. There was no prior indications, just suddenly nothing.
Any ideas? Last year I had to replace the battery because it had an
internal short, could this be a repeat of that? Someone at that time
mentioned a problem with C-4's eating batteries. Is this a known problem
and if so, is there a fix for it?

Rob
78 & 96 Coupes (red of course)


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  #2  
Old July 16th 05, 11:07 PM
Dad
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My '92 went with its original battery after 5 years and right at 100,000
miles. You may need to talk to a real service tech instead of all the neigh
sayers. Seldom has a car told me when it was going to quit especially now
that most failures are electrical/electronic.

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"Scubabix" > wrote in message
...
> Yesterday I was driving my 96 to work, as I pulled into the parking lot
> EVERYTHING died. There was no prior indications, just suddenly nothing.
> Any ideas? Last year I had to replace the battery because it had an
> internal short, could this be a repeat of that? Someone at that time
> mentioned a problem with C-4's eating batteries. Is this a known problem
> and if so, is there a fix for it?
>
> Rob
> 78 & 96 Coupes (red of course)
>



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Old July 17th 05, 03:37 AM
Tom in Missouri
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The CS-130 alternator has a reputation for going bad and this can wipe out
the battery. However, by '96, they had been replaced with the heavier
version or with a different style, so doubtful that is your problem.

I've had a few batteries that lasted a year and died suddenly, even though
they were the 2 and 3 year warranty ones.

First, none of this helps you, so get yourself towed home or to a
dealer/garage. If the battery is dead, try charging it and see if all comes
back. If so, then test the alternator. If these are both good, then you
need someone who can run a full diagnostic on the car.

Like Dad said, you probably won't find the answer here on this one.


"Scubabix" > wrote in message
...
> Yesterday I was driving my 96 to work, as I pulled into the parking lot
> EVERYTHING died. There was no prior indications, just suddenly nothing.
> Any ideas? Last year I had to replace the battery because it had an
> internal short, could this be a repeat of that? Someone at that time
> mentioned a problem with C-4's eating batteries. Is this a known problem
> and if so, is there a fix for it?
>
> Rob
> 78 & 96 Coupes (red of course)
>
>



  #4  
Old July 17th 05, 12:14 PM
Scubabix
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The car is already at the dealership and I'm waiting for some word. The
last time, it was worked on by a dealership that has since seemed very
shaky. This one seems to be much more capable, I'll see. Thanks for the
help.

Rob

"Tom in Missouri" > wrote in message
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> The CS-130 alternator has a reputation for going bad and this can wipe out
> the battery. However, by '96, they had been replaced with the heavier
> version or with a different style, so doubtful that is your problem.
>
> I've had a few batteries that lasted a year and died suddenly, even though
> they were the 2 and 3 year warranty ones.
>
> First, none of this helps you, so get yourself towed home or to a
> dealer/garage. If the battery is dead, try charging it and see if all
> comes
> back. If so, then test the alternator. If these are both good, then you
> need someone who can run a full diagnostic on the car.
>
> Like Dad said, you probably won't find the answer here on this one.
>


  #5  
Old July 17th 05, 06:45 PM
Art Steinmetz
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My 93 died on the Interstate at 70 mph. Weird failure. Belt frayed and the
cord cut the daylights out of a harness. Too much stuff in too little an
area!!

Art
"Scubabix" > wrote in message
...
> The car is already at the dealership and I'm waiting for some word. The
> last time, it was worked on by a dealership that has since seemed very
> shaky. This one seems to be much more capable, I'll see. Thanks for the
> help.
>
> Rob
>
> "Tom in Missouri" > wrote in message
> hlink.net...
>> The CS-130 alternator has a reputation for going bad and this can wipe
>> out
>> the battery. However, by '96, they had been replaced with the heavier
>> version or with a different style, so doubtful that is your problem.
>>
>> I've had a few batteries that lasted a year and died suddenly, even
>> though
>> they were the 2 and 3 year warranty ones.
>>
>> First, none of this helps you, so get yourself towed home or to a
>> dealer/garage. If the battery is dead, try charging it and see if all
>> comes
>> back. If so, then test the alternator. If these are both good, then you
>> need someone who can run a full diagnostic on the car.
>>
>> Like Dad said, you probably won't find the answer here on this one.
>>

>



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Old July 18th 05, 10:14 PM
Scubabix
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I just got it back from the shop. The battery had an internal short.
That's twice in a year. They did a diagnostic check of the charging system
and didn't find anything wrong. With the tow, battery and labor, that's
$299 for a battery. I sure hope this was a case of a bad battery. I do
know if it happens again, I'll get it home and change my own battery.
Thanks for the help guys.

Rob



"Art Steinmetz" > wrote in message
...
> My 93 died on the Interstate at 70 mph. Weird failure. Belt frayed and
> the cord cut the daylights out of a harness. Too much stuff in too little
> an area!!
>
> Art
> "Scubabix" > wrote in message
> ...
>> The car is already at the dealership and I'm waiting for some word. The
>> last time, it was worked on by a dealership that has since seemed very
>> shaky. This one seems to be much more capable, I'll see. Thanks for the
>> help.
>>
>> Rob
>>
>> "Tom in Missouri" > wrote in message
>> hlink.net...
>>> The CS-130 alternator has a reputation for going bad and this can wipe
>>> out
>>> the battery. However, by '96, they had been replaced with the heavier
>>> version or with a different style, so doubtful that is your problem.
>>>
>>> I've had a few batteries that lasted a year and died suddenly, even
>>> though
>>> they were the 2 and 3 year warranty ones.
>>>
>>> First, none of this helps you, so get yourself towed home or to a
>>> dealer/garage. If the battery is dead, try charging it and see if all
>>> comes
>>> back. If so, then test the alternator. If these are both good, then you
>>> need someone who can run a full diagnostic on the car.
>>>
>>> Like Dad said, you probably won't find the answer here on this one.
>>>

>>

>
>



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Old July 18th 05, 10:41 PM
Dad
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And the battery was a "_________"?

Inquiring minds want to know.

"Scubabix" > wrote in message
...
>I just got it back from the shop. The battery had an internal short.
>That's twice in a year. They did a diagnostic check of the charging system
>and didn't find anything wrong. With the tow, battery and labor, that's
>$299 for a battery. I sure hope this was a case of a bad battery. I do
>know if it happens again, I'll get it home and change my own battery.
>Thanks for the help guys.
>
> Rob
>
>
>
> "Art Steinmetz" > wrote in message
> ...
>> My 93 died on the Interstate at 70 mph. Weird failure. Belt frayed and
>> the cord cut the daylights out of a harness. Too much stuff in too
>> little an area!!
>>
>> Art
>> "Scubabix" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> The car is already at the dealership and I'm waiting for some word.
>>> The last time, it was worked on by a dealership that has since seemed
>>> very shaky. This one seems to be much more capable, I'll see. Thanks
>>> for the help.
>>>
>>> Rob
>>>
>>> "Tom in Missouri" > wrote in message
>>> hlink.net...
>>>> The CS-130 alternator has a reputation for going bad and this can wipe
>>>> out
>>>> the battery. However, by '96, they had been replaced with the heavier
>>>> version or with a different style, so doubtful that is your problem.
>>>>
>>>> I've had a few batteries that lasted a year and died suddenly, even
>>>> though
>>>> they were the 2 and 3 year warranty ones.
>>>>
>>>> First, none of this helps you, so get yourself towed home or to a
>>>> dealer/garage. If the battery is dead, try charging it and see if all
>>>> comes
>>>> back. If so, then test the alternator. If these are both good, then
>>>> you
>>>> need someone who can run a full diagnostic on the car.
>>>>
>>>> Like Dad said, you probably won't find the answer here on this one.
>>>>
>>>

>>
>>

>
>



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Old July 20th 05, 11:45 AM
Scubabix
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I don't remember what the old one was and I'll have to check the new one.
They're both whatever Chevy dealerships use.
Rob

"Dad" > wrote in message
...
> And the battery was a "_________"?
>
> Inquiring minds want to know.



  #9  
Old July 29th 05, 02:27 AM
Bones
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Check you insurance, they might pay for the tow.
Bones

On Sat, 16 Jul 2005 17:25:54 -0400, "Scubabix" >
wrote:

>Yesterday I was driving my 96 to work, as I pulled into the parking lot
>EVERYTHING died. There was no prior indications, just suddenly nothing.
>Any ideas? Last year I had to replace the battery because it had an
>internal short, could this be a repeat of that? Someone at that time
>mentioned a problem with C-4's eating batteries. Is this a known problem
>and if so, is there a fix for it?
>
>Rob
>78 & 96 Coupes (red of course)
>
>


  #10  
Old July 29th 05, 02:48 AM
Scubabix
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<Bones> wrote in message ...
> Check you insurance, they might pay for the tow.
> Bones
>

Thanks, I did and they will.

Rob


 




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