BostonED
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Hi All, (new member)
I recently purchased a 2003, 50th Anniversary Red, convertible, from a Chevrolet dealer located about 3 hours away from my home.
It was very well taken care of, only had 50K miles on it, and one owner. I was also lucky to find many 'extras' included, in the trunk.
Because this is my first 'Vette, I also had the Cilajet paint application, a full warranty and an after market locator installed.
All was well, until a few weeks ago. (it finally rained here in southern CA) So, I hadn't started the car in three days.
When I went to unlock the car on day four, there was no distinct 'click' of the door unlocking. uh-oh!
I called AAA, and they replaced the battery, which I was fine with, after discovering it was three years old. I thought, if that's all it is, great!
Two days later, same issue...dead battery. I called AAA again again, got a jump, and drove the car to the nearest Chevrolet dealer because I had a great warranty.
After a couple of days, it was discovered that the hood light mercury switch sometimes allowed the hood light to stay on. I'm sure many of you are aware of this, but this is all new to me.
In addition to the hood switch, the other culprit was determined to be the locator. (similar to a Lo-Jack, but this wasn't Lo-Jack)
This was removed, the dealer where I originally purchased the car is re-reimbursing me for the battery, the cost of trouble-shooting by the dealer closest to me, as well as the cost of the locator.
I thought I would share this experience, and hope this helps someone who may be, or might have this issue in the future.
Glad to be a new member!!
Best regards,
Ed
I recently purchased a 2003, 50th Anniversary Red, convertible, from a Chevrolet dealer located about 3 hours away from my home.
It was very well taken care of, only had 50K miles on it, and one owner. I was also lucky to find many 'extras' included, in the trunk.
Because this is my first 'Vette, I also had the Cilajet paint application, a full warranty and an after market locator installed.
All was well, until a few weeks ago. (it finally rained here in southern CA) So, I hadn't started the car in three days.
When I went to unlock the car on day four, there was no distinct 'click' of the door unlocking. uh-oh!
I called AAA, and they replaced the battery, which I was fine with, after discovering it was three years old. I thought, if that's all it is, great!
Two days later, same issue...dead battery. I called AAA again again, got a jump, and drove the car to the nearest Chevrolet dealer because I had a great warranty.
After a couple of days, it was discovered that the hood light mercury switch sometimes allowed the hood light to stay on. I'm sure many of you are aware of this, but this is all new to me.
In addition to the hood switch, the other culprit was determined to be the locator. (similar to a Lo-Jack, but this wasn't Lo-Jack)
This was removed, the dealer where I originally purchased the car is re-reimbursing me for the battery, the cost of trouble-shooting by the dealer closest to me, as well as the cost of the locator.
I thought I would share this experience, and hope this helps someone who may be, or might have this issue in the future.
Glad to be a new member!!
Best regards,
Ed
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