Can't restart after 10 minute drive "dead battery"

guyjusthere · 02-03-2020, 03:09 PM

This is an ongoing issue since day one of owning the car. Starter has always been slow to restart shortly after a drive. Like going into a store for 5 minutes then returning to car for restart.

Replaced battery after 2 years. Now the newer battery (from dealer) has needed jumps after short stops. It seems fine if I leave it for >3 hours.

I read about a lot of issues here with batteries on the camaro 6 ss, but this is very specific. Starts fine after sitting overnight.

My car is out of warranty with 34K miles (2016 2ss)

Indy_62 · 02-03-2020, 04:43 PM

If it starts every time after sitting over 3 hours to cool down that would suggest a starter drawing too much current when the engine is hot. It would be worth the investment to have a competent shop test the charging system and battery. Aftermarket exhaust such as headers can cause starter issues when warm.

KirkH · 02-03-2020, 08:15 PM

This starter heat soak issue has been discussed many times in the forum. Do a search and you will get lots of ideas: heat shield, new starter, new battery, new battery ground, etc.

Also the starter is under warranty up to 60,000 miles.

bdavies11 · 02-04-2020, 07:14 AM

I notice you are in Miami where its usually very warm. I've had the same problem with mine when its hot out. I had the starter wraped in a heatshield but it didnt help. I got stranded for a while down when I went to Miami for xmas. Had to wait for it to cool off before it would crank back up so the heatshield isn't the answer.

I just had a 2nd ground installed last week when I took it in for regular maintenance. Read this... https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504199

leadfoot93 · 02-10-2020, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KirkH

Also the starter is under warranty up to 60,000 miles.

Actually the starter is not covered the powertrain warranty.

GM-ACE · 02-10-2020, 01:10 PM

Starter is possible, I'd also look at battery cable junctions. Excessive resistance at junctions can cause poor charging and starting.

avalonandl · 02-11-2020, 01:08 PM

You need a new starter. Some of these come from the factory "weak" and just dont swing a 11-1 CR engine...

MP3BOOSTED · 02-11-2020, 02:09 PM

do you get warnings on your screen stating you have hit battery saver mode or charging activated? something of that sort?

02-03-2020, 03:09 PM	#1
guyjusthere Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 246	Can't restart after 10 minute drive "dead battery" This is an ongoing issue since day one of owning the car. Starter has always been slow to restart shortly after a drive. Like going into a store for 5 minutes then returning to car for restart. Replaced battery after 2 years. Now the newer battery (from dealer) has needed jumps after short stops. It seems fine if I leave it for >3 hours. I read about a lot of issues here with batteries on the camaro 6 ss, but this is very specific. Starts fine after sitting overnight. My car is out of warranty with 34K miles (2016 2ss)

02-03-2020, 04:43 PM	#2
Indy_62 Drives: 2017 2SS / 2003 S10 Crew Cab Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 43 View My Garage	If it starts every time after sitting over 3 hours to cool down that would suggest a starter drawing too much current when the engine is hot. It would be worth the investment to have a competent shop test the charging system and battery. Aftermarket exhaust such as headers can cause starter issues when warm. __________________ Never say never!

02-03-2020, 08:15 PM	#3
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	This starter heat soak issue has been discussed many times in the forum. Do a search and you will get lots of ideas: heat shield, new starter, new battery, new battery ground, etc. Also the starter is under warranty up to 60,000 miles. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

02-11-2020, 01:08 PM	#7
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	You need a new starter. Some of these come from the factory "weak" and just dont swing a 11-1 CR engine... __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

02-11-2020, 02:09 PM	#8
MP3BOOSTED Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE (F1A-94 FBO H/C) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 843	do you get warnings on your screen stating you have hit battery saver mode or charging activated? something of that sort? __________________ Performance Mods: F1A-94, DSX Flex Fuel Kit, MSD Spark Plug Wires, KOOK 2" off road headers, MBRP Race catback exhaust, Pray Performance Custom Boost Cam, Rocker Arm Trunion Upgrade Kit, 7.850" Hardened Chromemoly Length Pushrods and Johnson Racing 2110R Lifters, TSP CNC'd Heads, Ported MSD intake manifold, 103mm Katech Throttle body, Forged Pistons/Rods, RPM Meth kit, DSX Aux Fuel system, AEM Failsafe and banks gauge, LT4 HPFP, LT4 injectors, BMR motor mounts, Hurst Short Throw, Manley SS exhaust valves Videos of my car? Check here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNi...Qy1OL4NVGlPogw

02-04-2020, 07:14 AM	#4
bdavies11 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte Posts: 309	I notice you are in Miami where its usually very warm. I've had the same problem with mine when its hot out. I had the starter wraped in a heatshield but it didnt help. I got stranded for a while down when I went to Miami for xmas. Had to wait for it to cool off before it would crank back up so the heatshield isn't the answer. I just had a 2nd ground installed last week when I took it in for regular maintenance. Read this... https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504199

02-10-2020, 01:10 PM	#6
GM-ACE Old school tech Drives: Ruby 1LE - 2024 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 288 View My Garage	Starter is possible, I'd also look at battery cable junctions. Excessive resistance at junctions can cause poor charging and starting.

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