# \#corvette **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/corvette/1320.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [1961 Corvette battery gauge reads negative](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1961-corvette-battery-gauge-reads-negative/143858)
**Author:** [@RobertMahoney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertMahoney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1961-corvette-battery-gauge-reads-negative/143858 "2019-07-07T19:45:26Z")
1961 corvette battery gauge reads slightly negative when driving. Just installed a new battery. A problem? --- ## [1990 Chevrolet Corvette - parking brake question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevrolet-corvette-parking-brake-question/143072)
**Author:** [@JamesWojnarowicz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesWojnarowicz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevrolet-corvette-parking-brake-question/143072 "2019-06-26T23:42:26Z")
How can I get a 1990 Corvette that uses the rear calipers as parking brakes to hold the car from moving? --- ## [1970 Chevrolet Corvette - gas gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-corvette-gas-gauge/142607)
**Author:** [@Josezjprincipe34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josezjprincipe34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-corvette-gas-gauge/142607 "2019-06-19T23:12:22Z")
My Gas Gauge Only Mark 1/4 gas is Chevrolet Corvette --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Corvette shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-corvette-shifting/139768)
**Author:** [@TerryThompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryThompson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-corvette-shifting/139768 "2019-05-05T14:09:46Z")
Is there any way to stop my C7 Stingray 7-speed from always attempting to shift from 1st to 4th when starting out from a stop? It’s as if I have to fight it to go from 1st to 2nd every time. --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Corvette lawnmower sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-corvette-lawnmower-sound/138653)
**Author:** [@Lamar39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lamar39)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-corvette-lawnmower-sound/138653 "2019-04-19T00:16:39Z")
My 2016 Stingray Convertible sounds like a lawnmower. I’m told to just live with it. Can nothing be done? I wanted your expert opinion before I check out of this life and it’s getting close. Thanks! --- ## [1972 Chevrolet Corvette signals stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-chevrolet-corvette-signals-stopped-working/133897)
**Author:** [@GREG43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GREG43)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-chevrolet-corvette-signals-stopped-working/133897 "2019-02-03T21:28:23Z")
1972 corvette signals stopped working. Last year I found oxidized contact in the switch. cleaned THEM WAS WORKING FINe UNTIL RECENTLY.Anyway toprevent this from happening in the future? --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Corvette - best tires for high mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-corvette-best-tires-for-high-mileage/130704)
**Author:** [@Vaughn54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vaughn54)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-corvette-best-tires-for-high-mileage/130704 "2018-12-12T21:29:11Z")
What are the best tires for high mileage --- ## [1990 Chevrolet Corvette in limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevrolet-corvette-in-limp-mode/127444)
**Author:** [@ianosborne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ianosborne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevrolet-corvette-in-limp-mode/127444 "2018-10-24T12:10:59Z")
car goes into limp mode transmission not shifting into gearsooner lack of power --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Corvette - DOA upon start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-corvette-doa-upon-start/123750)
**Author:** [@Tombucior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tombucior)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-corvette-doa-upon-start/123750 "2018-08-27T12:26:27Z")
i have a 2011 Corvette convertible , manual transmission. once in a great while i will push the button to start it and all the guages bury to right then go back and nothing happens. when it happens it is usually only 1… --- ## [2009 Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-corvette/122400)
**Author:** [@SamMcNeiland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamMcNeiland)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-corvette/122400 "2018-08-09T05:32:57Z")
Can anyone address the following issue with a 2009 Vette w/ 45,000 miles? For the first time we have noticed that the “little oil can” on the HUD (Heads Up Display) on the windshield appears to be illuminated, however, … --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Corvette trans trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-corvette-trans-trouble/121754)
**Author:** [@rikbonen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rikbonen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-corvette-trans-trouble/121754 "2018-08-03T04:00:29Z")
auto trans problem on the first shift from second to third,trans flairs up then slams into third after the initial shift through the gears,it shifts ok. whats with that rik --- ## [1985 Chevrolet Corvette overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevrolet-corvette-overdrive/120715)
**Author:** [@AugustWelland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AugustWelland)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevrolet-corvette-overdrive/120715 "2018-07-09T22:55:06Z")
any info on overdrive unit electronics would be great… doesn’t engage… --- ## [1979 Chevrolet Corvette won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chevrolet-corvette-won-t-start/120494)
**Author:** [@don49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chevrolet-corvette-won-t-start/120494 "2018-07-06T19:54:58Z")
turns over but won’t start --- ## [Gently used 2004 Chevrolet Corvette - needs new tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gently-used-2004-chevrolet-corvette-needs-new-tires/119761)
**Author:** [@JaneDugas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaneDugas)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gently-used-2004-chevrolet-corvette-needs-new-tires/119761 "2018-06-27T00:42:29Z")
Dear Car Talk, I own a Corvette that I bought new in 2004. It has about 15,000 miles on it now. I keep it garaged for the winter and only drive it in nice weather - you could say it is ‘gently used’. My question is a… --- ## [1994 Chevrolet Corvette doesn’t start when engine is warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-corvette-doesn-t-start-when-engine-is-warm/119442)
**Author:** [@Anita23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anita23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-corvette-doesn-t-start-when-engine-is-warm/119442 "2018-06-21T21:41:38Z")
When cold, car starts right up/drives fine. After about 45min, if I turn off have trouble starting. Will try to turn over, but have to pump gas pedal. Hotter the engine is, more I have to pump. Then if I break for a ligh… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Corvette bogs down in neutral?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-corvette-bogs-down-in-neutral/116440)
**Author:** [@williampentz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williampentz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-corvette-bogs-down-in-neutral/116440 "2018-04-30T15:13:17Z")
why does my 2017 corvette seem like its bogging down when im in nutreal and just give it a little gas real quick then let off, u can here like air sucking or something maybe running to rich? --- ## [1991 Chevrolet Corvette with blocked left port catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-corvette-with-blocked-left-port-catalytic-converter/116456)
**Author:** [@Trotman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trotman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-corvette-with-blocked-left-port-catalytic-converter/116456 "2018-04-29T16:12:15Z")
Garage diagnosed that the left port catalytic converter (1 of 2 as rt side performs well) is blocked and should be replaced. Does this hamper the car’s performance, acceleration and speed? Should both be replaced, or j… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Corvette AC blows hot at random](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-corvette-ac-blows-hot-at-random/116074)
**Author:** [@JimHokett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimHokett)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-corvette-ac-blows-hot-at-random/116074 "2018-04-23T04:36:11Z")
I’m 71 and have wanted a Corvette since 1953 having seen the first models in my Dad’s Sinclair gas station. late 2015 my wife and I made the move and bought a new 2016 coupe! Heavenly Bliss! Unfortunately the car has h… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Corvette column lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-corvette-column-lock/115812)
**Author:** [@glen36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glen36)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-corvette-column-lock/115812 "2018-04-17T03:52:39Z")
dealer wants $800.00 to service column lock, feels like I’m getting serviced, what will fix this? Is the bypass a solution? 2005 standard corvette, manual trans. --- ## [Repainting a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repainting-a-1994-chevrolet-corvette/114793)
**Author:** [@ScottBoudreau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottBoudreau)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repainting-a-1994-chevrolet-corvette/114793 "2018-04-02T18:34:45Z")
I have a 1994 Corvette. Was looking to get it repainted the same color it is. Not looking for perfection. Just to look good again. Paint it just faded in some spots. Can anybody recommend anyone near Bedford Ma that ca… --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-corvette/113871)
**Author:** [@dickdescoteau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dickdescoteau)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-corvette/113871 "2018-03-18T14:21:09Z")
headlight cover grinding when closing --- ## [1978 Chevrolet Corvette - question about engine size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-chevrolet-corvette-question-about-engine-size/113840)
**Author:** [@RuthEarnhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RuthEarnhart)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-chevrolet-corvette-question-about-engine-size/113840 "2018-03-16T21:29:57Z")
How do I find out about engine size? I understand two engine sizes were made that year. I understand that my uncle who has passed had the larger one? --- ## [Intake manifold vacuum port. To tape or not to tape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-vacuum-port-to-tape-or-not-to-tape/108004)
**Author:** [@CascadeDiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CascadeDiver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-vacuum-port-to-tape-or-not-to-tape/108004 "2017-09-23T23:40:25Z")
When putting the vacuum port on the intake should I use Teflon tape to help make a good seal? My gut feeling says no because I wouldn’t want any Teflon tape fragments to get in the intake… --- ## [Broken vacuum line. SBC 350 1977 Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-vacuum-line-sbc-350-1977-corvette/106843)
**Author:** [@CascadeDiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CascadeDiver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-vacuum-line-sbc-350-1977-corvette/106843 "2017-08-14T00:30:28Z")
Oops, I broke this fitting. But what is it? One end is a hard-line going somewhere in the other end is a hose. Can anyone point me in the right direction on what this is so I can replace it please. SBC 350 1977 Corvet… --- ## [Compression test SBC 350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compression-test-sbc-350/106560)
**Author:** [@CascadeDiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CascadeDiver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compression-test-sbc-350/106560 "2017-08-04T04:24:55Z")
I did a compression test (my first time) on an SBC 350 in a 1977 Corvette. Posted are the results. To each corresponding cylinder number, the first value being dry test and the second value after squirting a bit of oil … --- ## [Extra wire needs a home](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extra-wire-needs-a-home/105800)
**Author:** [@CascadeDiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CascadeDiver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2017, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extra-wire-needs-a-home/105800 "2017-07-12T05:12:54Z")
I recently inherited a 1977 corvette. I’ve been going through the vehicle taking note of everything and learning this vehicles ins and outs. I stumbled upon this wire coming off of the alternator’s harness. I’m sure it g… --- ## [1993 chevy corvette lt1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevy-corvette-lt1/89625)
**Author:** [@vette4156](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vette4156)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2015, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevy-corvette-lt1/89625 "2015-04-12T07:46:57Z")
engine is missing at idle, changed plugs,wires --- ## [What is up with my '85 Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-up-with-my-85-corvette/81943)
**Author:** [@Detonate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Detonate)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-up-with-my-85-corvette/81943 "2013-11-09T01:33:30Z")
I placed my Corvette with a consignment seller this summer. When he had no action, I took the car back but...battery dead. Fully recharged it, car started immediately (first time in 2-months) but then died and will not… --- ## [2003 Corvette w/ manual transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-corvette-w-manual-transmission/79337)
**Author:** [@gpsboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gpsboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-corvette-w-manual-transmission/79337 "2013-05-20T00:50:40Z")
My 2003 Corvette has 17,000 gentle miles on it. At around 15,000 miles I found that I couldn't get the car into 5th gear. It has a grinding metallic sound. All the other gears and the clutch work fine - and I've been for… --- ## [Exploding directional bulbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploding-directional-bulbs/77822)
**Author:** [@Ripgear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ripgear)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploding-directional-bulbs/77822 "2013-03-07T00:12:48Z")
I know this sounds somewhat odd ( at least it does to me ) however I have an ongoing issue with one turn signal bulb (front left) which will explode 1-3 days after being replaced - The car is a 1999 Corvette Convertable… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/corvette/1320.md?match_all_tags=true&tags%5B%5D=corvette) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/corvette/1320.md?match_all_tags=true&page=2&tags%5B%5D=corvette)