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1JEWLDSSRS · 01-26-2014, 05:01 PM

Ok you folks that check your gauges and readouts in the drivers info center, I know what the oil temp should run on my 2011 SS, and the trans temp and the oil pressure, but what are you filks seeing in the DIC for voltage on a daily basis, mine runs between 14.5 and 14.9. Reason I am asking is that my batterie went dead yesterday, had been acting slow to start the last few weeks and finally went dead yesterday, no indication from my "idiot" light on the dash warning lights that anything was up. My dealer mech said that the voltage showing is only for the charging system and will fluctuate depending on what you are running. Thanks in advance.

batman53201 · 01-26-2014, 05:26 PM

your mechanics correct

ChrisBlair · 01-26-2014, 06:17 PM

Yep, showing what's goin in

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-26-2014, 06:30 PM

So I guess what I am asking is this voltage showing a normal number you guys see on a regular basis? And shouldn't there have been some kind of warning that my battery was going dead?? Thanks again.

Caddyroger · 01-26-2014, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

So I guess what I am asking is this voltage showing a normal number you guys see on a regular basis? And shouldn't there have been some kind of warning that my battery was going dead?? Thanks again.

Yes that is the normal voltage you should have. It did give you a warning by the slow starting the last couple of weeks. Your battery might need to be replaced. If you have amps and do a lot of stop and go driving. or listen to the radio with car not running is bad for a battery.

heymatt · 01-26-2014, 07:08 PM

I've seen mine run as low as 12 and above 14 volts. Never had much luck with batteries in Florida. 24- 30 months is about all I get.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-26-2014, 07:16 PM

Yea thanks guys, sometimes I do listen to the stock radio,no amps or anything, with the car NOT running, but not for long, and I figure the car is 3 years old and the battery is probably older than that as it is the original one it was about time to go. With it being pretty cold down here a few times this last month,temps below 30, it took its toll on it, but I had it replaced so I am good to go. Thanks guys for your help.

01-26-2014, 05:01 PM	#1
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	GAUGE POD INFO. Ok you folks that check your gauges and readouts in the drivers info center, I know what the oil temp should run on my 2011 SS, and the trans temp and the oil pressure, but what are you filks seeing in the DIC for voltage on a daily basis, mine runs between 14.5 and 14.9. Reason I am asking is that my batterie went dead yesterday, had been acting slow to start the last few weeks and finally went dead yesterday, no indication from my "idiot" light on the dash warning lights that anything was up. My dealer mech said that the voltage showing is only for the charging system and will fluctuate depending on what you are running. Thanks in advance. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

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batman53201 Account not blocked Drives: The Batmobile Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,158 View My Garage	your mechanics correct __________________

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ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Yep, showing what's goin in __________________

01-26-2014, 06:30 PM	#4
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	So I guess what I am asking is this voltage showing a normal number you guys see on a regular basis? And shouldn't there have been some kind of warning that my battery was going dead?? Thanks again. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

01-26-2014, 07:08 PM	#6
heymatt Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS Vert. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tequesta, Fl. Posts: 784	I've seen mine run as low as 12 and above 14 volts. Never had much luck with batteries in Florida. 24- 30 months is about all I get. __________________ LS3/M6 K&N, VMAX throttle body, RX Catch Can, skip shift eliminator, DT shorties and Solo HFC, DRL harness and 5K LED DRL, ZL1 rear sway, 1LE front sway

01-26-2014, 07:16 PM	#7
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	Yea thanks guys, sometimes I do listen to the stock radio,no amps or anything, with the car NOT running, but not for long, and I figure the car is 3 years old and the battery is probably older than that as it is the original one it was about time to go. With it being pretty cold down here a few times this last month,temps below 30, it took its toll on it, but I had it replaced so I am good to go. Thanks guys for your help. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.