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Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-10-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,351
Posted By sotirisf

Yeah, I agree. My stock batter failed at just...

Yeah, I agree. My stock batter failed at just over 3 years, the replacement went 3.5 years, and I saw it wasnt testing out under a load tester. Here in Chicago- I dont care if your car is a garage...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-09-2020, 10:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,351
Posted By sotirisf

There is one module called BCM, but you also have...

There is one module called BCM, but you also have HMI which stands for Human Module Interface- that controls the radio, gps, hands free (yes that went bad on me two years ago) and a lot of other...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-08-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 599
Posted By sotirisf

its under the drivers side pillar by the door-...

its under the drivers side pillar by the door- high up and very tight to get access to. Why? I've had to have mine replaced several years ago- they go dead from time to time.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-08-2020, 01:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,351
Posted By sotirisf

Ok, it was resolved. It was the BCM. new module,...

Ok, it was resolved. It was the BCM. new module, flashed to car, dealer reports fully functional. A thanks to Chevy and to Bill Stasek dealership. Chevy stepped up and covered most of the cost...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-07-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,351
Posted By sotirisf

Todays cars have so many modules- the all...

Todays cars have so many modules- the all interlink. This body control module BCM, it appears it connected the antitheft, remote sensor, horns, radio, wipers, lights, and other functions. In my case-...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-06-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,351
Posted By sotirisf

Yeah, but when its the BCM and basically the...

Yeah, but when its the BCM and basically the car's primary brain- that should NOT happen especially with low miles and good maintenance during the winter. I have cars with 150K miles and 15 years old...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-06-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,351
Posted By sotirisf

UPDATE: Ok, I left the car for 2 weeks with a...

UPDATE:
Ok, I left the car for 2 weeks with a disconnected battery, hoping that would drain all the circuits. After two weeks, no change however it is now at the dealership.
Initial diagnosis is-...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-22-2020, 10:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,351
Posted By sotirisf

Thankyou, I just spoke to tech at dealer- advises...

Thankyou, I just spoke to tech at dealer- advises same but with the added- wait 2 days for all capacitors in modules to be drained of power. It can take 2 days for the modules to reset in some cases.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-21-2020, 10:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,351
Posted By sotirisf

So the question is, is the car trying to see a...

So the question is, is the car trying to see a fob for security reasons and is confused or its in a self protection mode from being stolen? What gets me confused is- the alarm isnt honking, its a...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-21-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,351
Posted By sotirisf

Ok, I've tried old battery, new battery- new...

Ok, I've tried old battery, new battery- new batter was charged up to make certain its full- made sure everything was put back as it was- when I put back neg terminal, after 5 seconds- horn just...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-21-2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,351
Posted By sotirisf

Car gets stored for winter, low miles driven. Any...

Car gets stored for winter, low miles driven. Any battery will have diminished capacity under those circumstances. For example, I have a 2014 RLX, that battery will NOT last more than 36 months...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-21-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,351
Posted By sotirisf

Third battery is not really strange, this is a...

Third battery is not really strange, this is a 2014 car- batteries last about 3 years, so the OEM was changed about in March 2017, the battery I just changed is just over 3 y/o.
Its Fathers Day, I...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-21-2020, 12:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,351
Posted By sotirisf

yup- car possessed is just how it should be...

yup- car possessed is just how it should be described. you know overall 2020 just has to be the FU year of this century...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-20-2020, 11:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,351
Posted By sotirisf

yes, all was put back as before. Second battery...

yes, all was put back as before. Second battery changed in the life of this car- didnt have anything like this when I changed the OEM after 3 years. What is weird is, while the horn is a steady...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-20-2020, 11:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,351
Posted By sotirisf

Yup, new battery checks out. Did a reset for one...

Yup, new battery checks out. Did a reset for one hour- same issue.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-20-2020, 10:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,351
Posted By sotirisf

Replaced battery now horn won't stop and other issues

HI all, got a problem and dont know what to do.
Changed my C7 battery and as soon as it is connected, after 5 seconds my car comes to life, the hazards just flash and then the horn blares...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-27-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,223
Posted By sotirisf

Agreed, I wish the indicators were still in the...

Agreed, I wish the indicators were still in the HUD.
Thats an omission that didnt need to be
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-28-2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,045
Posted By sotirisf

Funny, today at 9200 miles I had a display...

Funny, today at 9200 miles I had a display hiccup. I was changing my info display in the center display and suddenly all i had was an electronic speedo needle, all black, then all the warning lights...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-13-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,960
Posted By sotirisf

Check your private box for a message from me

Check your private box for a message from me
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-12-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 13,577
Posted By sotirisf

there might be a change in the engine management...

there might be a change in the engine management to make the fuel mixture more aggressive.
that would account for a change in the sound.
Certainly when you change modes, the steering, suspension...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-26-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,035
Posted By sotirisf

Whiplash in your back takes several days to...

Whiplash in your back takes several days to appear.
You feel fine the first 24-48, but it can appear after that and you may not associate it with the accident.
I had it with my C6 when I got...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-25-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,156
Posted By sotirisf

My Wish list- put the turn signal indicators back...

My Wish list- put the turn signal indicators back into the HUD, and make the navigation less restrictive to access while driving...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-13-2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,639
Posted By sotirisf

'Yeah it's not always symmetrical- same thing...

'Yeah it's not always symmetrical- same thing with using the mode selector. Even though I know exactly how fast/slow to turn, it sometimes goes in the opposite direction I want it to. '
'I always...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-23-2014, 09:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,991
Posted By sotirisf

and driving a vet isnt a stereotype?

and driving a vet isnt a stereotype?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-23-2014, 08:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,991
Posted By sotirisf

i agree they are all the same study. was just...

i agree they are all the same study. was just showing the different outlets that cited it, even WSJ cited it. Shows that there is media interest in the subject matter.
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