How to Replace a Battery in a C4 Corvette

[@OrpheussZ06]

Damn bro many of us C4 owners appreciate your videos, cause i would'nt have a fucking clue what i would do by my self trying to repair my car. A big thanks man. These minor videos go along way.

[@chrisfix]

Wet Orpheus Glad the videos are helpful man! That is why I make them and it is awesome to hear they are getting put to good use!

[@OrpheussZ06]

yeah today was my birthday and my father looked up your videos to find out how to replace the window motor now if you know how to change the horn that would be great hahahaha

[@OrpheussZ06]

btw, i said that because he bought me and new passenger motor and horn lol

[@chrisfix]

Wet Orpheus haha, happy birthday man! Yea, I dont need window motors yet but if/when I do, I will make a video for you (too late but at least it will be there for future reference).

[@chimchimsjams1818]

ChrisFix what's wrong with bad words Like the F word the F word is Frichfri

[@chrisfix]

Thanks man! I try to teach people how to fix their own cars because just knowing how to drive isnt enough! Comments like this make it all worth it!!!

[@chrisfix]

You are welcome! The battery is a standard side terminal, 12V battery used in most cars. It cost about $80USD. Good Luck! Thank you for the comment!

[@andrewyek]

Hii Cody, I need your advice. i just bought a new Varta F19 car battery online (autobatterienbilliger.de) for my Diesel 2 year old car - Toyota Avensis III Station Wagon (T27) 2.0 D-4D. it has being only over 2 months (i didn't installed it into car until 1 month ago). everyday when before going to work, i noticed on my cigaratte hole volt meter indicating the voltage of the battery at the car key on is 11.6v (for a few seconds when key first turn on) , then it stays at 11.8v as long as the key remain on (not yet crank start). after crank up, it is 14v. the battery is brand new and i fully charged it before i install into the car. initially the voltage is 12v when the key first inserted and turned on. after few weeks, i noticed it becomes 11.9v , now 11.8v. it stables at 11.8v after the initial diesel heat (which causes the voltage to drop to 11.6v). i heard 11.8v is already 80% discharged or more , of the battery ? during week days, i make short trip to work, but during week end, i did made 49mins drive on highway.. why it didn't fully charged the battery to over 12v as when i first installed the car battery (after charging at home ) ? right now is winter (2 -6 deg C day time, sometime -2C at night ) , i know battery not accepting so much charge during cold weather, but a brand new battery of expensive brand behave like this is ridiculous. if i don't pay attention to it, it might goes over 50% discharge and ruin the battery. my car alternator is good.. when the car running, it is mostly 14.2 volt as show on cigaratte volt meter. i also notice, when i turned the key on again after a short trip , the " key on" voltage is 12.2v . but over night (2nd day morning going to work), the "key on" voltage is again at 11.8v ( and initial diesel heat voltage is 11.6v). so, what's the deal here ? do i have a bad battery or the vendor sold me old battery ? your advice will be very much appreciated. thanks andrew

[@josephgibbons1631]

I can only say....thank you, thank you, thank you. My 94 Corvette battery was DOA...would not take a trickle charge. Following your instruction I swapped my battery in 30 minutes. You ROCK sir. Thanks.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks man! More coming. I think the next one will be how to put a switch in to manually raise and lower your antenna.

[@daylanhi4473]

Dude thank you, my grandpa just bought a c4 and we had no clue to maintenance it

[@robertevans6621]

You can go to any automotive store and get a hayns book for your corvette. I got one for my 84, priceless. Everything you need to know to work on your car

[@daniellucatero-jimenez.1440]

@@robertevans6621 where did you get your book? Just recently got an 84 too!

[@honchoryanc]

@@robertevans6621 Get the factory service manual off ebay

[@MartinD28933]

Very helpful video. Having just changed the battery on my '95 just now, I would make one suggestion: If you can - because I'm not sure how long the positive cable is -- connect the positive (red) terminal before you get the battery all the way in. It was a real pain trying to get my fingers or a quarter-inch ratchet in there to attach the terminal after I had the battery in and clamped down. I ended up using an 8mm open end wrench on it.

[@bennijones4531]

Just replaced the battery on my '89. Cranked the steering wheel all the way left, got the tire out of the way of the splash panel screws. Worked great. Thanks for the how to step-by-step. She's runnin' fine.

[@chrisfix]

Benni Jones Yea, moving the wheel is a great idea and I cannot believe I didnt think about it. Thanks Benni!

[@tomearl5013]

ChrisFix Glad it worked for you. Was on wife's account.

[@Rancidkidd]

I've been a shade tree mechanic for some years and just bought a c4. This video popped up in my feed and I thought "pssh why would I watch a battery replacement video".... Wow I am glad I did, I didn't think the fender panel was removed so easily. Thanks!

[@Tesoromio22]

As usual, great job. Your explanations are clear and concise, which is really helpful for people like me who are still learning about cars. Thanks for making this video!

[@robertbetz2933]

I just got a c4 and i love stumbling across all these old chris fix videos!

[@Berkstechnology]

Another good video. I just replaced my battery in my 93 C4 a few weeks back. It was the original battery, and what finally killed it was when I moved to the coal regions of PA a couple of years back and the extreme cold in the winter took care of the rest. On a personal note, my C4 is by far the easiest car to work on.

[@randrose3177]

the star will fit. Just turn the wheel all the way to the left, moves the tire out of the way.

[@aimhigh927]

Thanks for the tips! I changed the battery on my 87 the other day following this video. Certainly easier than what I planned in doing.

[@chrisfix]

Glad the video was helpful!!!

[@chrisfix]

Sweet! The C5 looks great in white! And yea, definitely good for weight distribution but for the center of gravity, that battery is as low as you can get it!

[@chrisfix]

There are a few things that I am thinking of off the top of my head with the given info. One is that you sending unit in the gas tank is disconnected, broke, or the float is hung up. That is easy to check. You usncrew the gas lid cover (carefully as not to scratch the paint). Then unscrew the filler cap and pull the assembly out. Be careful bc you are dealing with gas!!! Disconnect the battery first. That is where I would start.

[@GMH730YT]

ChrisFix great advice

[@susanmaiurano8917]

Thanks for taking the time to prepare this video...you saved me a lot of time ! Not to mention a shop labor cost if I had decided not to replace the battery on my own.

[@chrisfix]

Yea, I realized this after I made the video lol... Who woulda thought of moving the steering wheel to get access lol

[@GMH730YT]

ChrisFix Love you’re vids!could you make more corvette videos please!?

[@richardlee1070]

Red Ryder II Clear and direct--nice job. Tried Sears, their tech didn't know squat, wouldn't touch it. Will buy take-out battery and do it myself. Really neat that you described all the tools needed,

[@lindyp38]

Thanks. Just got a 93. Keep the corvette videos coming

[@djrick62]

Thanks for this informative video. I love my 84 Vette, but I do not really work on cars. This video showed me exactly what to do, and it was a rather simple process. It would have been extremely tough without this video. Thanks again!

[@chrisfix]

No problem! Glad the video was helpful! I have a lot of other how to videos that you could watch and fix your car. They are easy to follow, outline what tools you will need, and if you follow along, you can easily fix whatever the videos is about!

[@toasty_mcdanish]

You've come a long way Chris. I'm glad you stuck with doing videos.

[@chrisfix]

It was my daily driver for 4yrs but now I have a pickup truck to use. The Vette comes out any day its nice tho! Sounds like you have a nice setup of cars!

[@figgiesmalls6148]

Thanks Mr. Fix just replaced the battery in my ‘87 today!

[@frankmadonia7364]

Chris, followed your instructions worked great. saved a few hundred plus a tow. thanks

[@tonirally55]

Chrisfix 5 years later still comes in clutch

[@SlammingEDdog]

Thanks Chris I just purchased one 1995 c4 now I am a Corvette owner so it’s good to know Thumbs up form me 👍

[@rickperez6252]

Excellent tutorial.....now to replace the battery on my '94 Polo Green Corvette!

[@The1asterisk]

Well I'm done with no huge problems. I will say this. I found it easier to connect the battery terminals before securing the battery down. This gave me more room to get my ratchet in as I could move the battery around a little bit. Also lining up the panel was a bigger pain than I was expecting. I found that putting the three in the front on first was pretty crucial to getting it to go.

[@TheFrogChannel]

instructions not clear, detonated a C4 bomb.

[@chrisfix]

dayway05 hahaha

[@JillyBean860]

omg, I just laughed so hard at this

[@chimchimsjams1818]

ChrisFix im a Kid and I wotch your vieo's I take my sockets and ratchets and my morker

[@chimchimsjams1818]

ChrisFix won's in my Life fixed my dad's tail Lite on my dad's Toyota Sinna

[@Guanakito503fcb]

DankFrogz 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dickiebrewer1232]

I wish my Physics professor taught the same way you do. Good job!

[@AB-hf6cm]

Thanks,for all your information,on the Corvette,now I know where to look when I get my Corvette, someday.😎

[@julianpenaloza2582]

Just did my first battery swap today had my 95 for 2 years now and the battery was from 08 ha ha had to swap it because it died completely great vid 💯

[@HeavenReservation]

Excellent, we got our battery out easily with your instructions.

[@petesteamroller]

Your video was invaluable. Thank you VERY much for posting! Pete M/age 72, St. Louis, MO ('96 LT4, 27k original miles)

[@chrisfix]

I am from North Jersey! If you are ever going to some NJ Vette meets, let me know!

[@petercarrillo5095]

Awesome vedeo. It answered everybit of my questions on removal of my 91 Corvette battery. Thanks buddy.

[@ovidio350]

I find your vettes how to videos very interesting! Keep them coming dude!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks... More coming!

[@jimherr152]

Very thorough and helpful. Well done video.

[@chrisfix]

Yea, it's actually not that bad. I thought about it and you change a battery max once every 5yrs. And this is easy enough. It is worth the better weight distribution and center of gravity to have to take side louver off. The C5 is such a nice Vette. What color?

[@smacon1]

Mondo c00!! Thank you, Sir! 1st time the Battery needed changing, I took her to a mechanic because I was stumped. Only thing to do now is to get on it especially since it's Spring!!

[@VroodenTheGreat]

ha ha, make sure you put that negative battery connector somewhere it wont ground itself. I think you just saved my life.

[@steveng1624]

*Thanks again Chris, once again you have made my job easier* 👍

[@theaccountant5133]

Excellent video. Just what I needed to know.

[@ashleyrobins9784]

Damn I wish my C3 had the battery under the hood! When my dad and I first bought her, the shop we too her too actually told us the behind the seat batteries were a pain in the neck, compound this with the fact that the seat frame is busted/rusted so it doesn't like to move and I'm surprised they even managed to replace the battery

[@chrisfix]

Thanks man! Yea, this wasnt my original battery but I think what killed it was this is the first winter I had a truck instead of the Vette! So she didnt get used too much.

[@chrisfix]

Great! Glad it was helpful! Thumbs up the video if you havent already (it helps the video out) and thanks for the comment!

[@The1asterisk]

Great video. I have to do this today on my LT4. Its nice to not have to hunt for bolts now.

[@chrisfix]

Have you seen my others? How to change a fuel pressure regulator, waterpump, spark plugs, and a lot more!

[@chrisfix]

Yea that is a good idea. Mine went on real easy and I had no problems (as you saw) but I can see what you are saying.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks. Glad the video helped!!!

[@chrishauser3198]

Thanks Chris. Gonna have to do the same thing on my 94 Competition yellow one this week. Appreciate it

[@chrisfix]

No problem! It's Corvette season :)

[@timpalko]

Thanks for the video, I have the exact same car color and year. It took me maybe 20 minutes to do. Awesome job.

[@timpalko]

Got my battery at batteries plus, $125.00

[@steffydog]

Fab video, great viewing, cheers Chris.

[@chrisfix]

No prob... Glad it helped!

[@chrisfix]

I will do a walk-around and in it show how to remove the top. It is fairly easy to take off. Cheers!

[@Enaldo3561]

Man you are awesome these videos are so helpful, thank you.

[@chrisfix]

Enaldo3561 I am glad the videos are helpful! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!

[@Bulldog44s]

Thanks for the video. Do you recommend this version of the Vette, C4? Looking at one and interested in your opinion.

[@Decalage45]

Thanks for the informative video . Just what I needed to see ..

[@chrisfix]

I will be doing a brake video once my brakes wear out so stay tuned. If you want to watch my disc brake video for a pt cruiser or a ford check them out. They will be very similar.

[@bux49]

It's like working on my old VW. No room.

[@MegaMykus]

Thanks for the tips! I have a question, though; how do you change the passenger-side CORNERING light bulb on a C4 'Vette??? There is not enough room for the bulb[in socket] to clear the lamp housing. If you've done it, can you tell me do I have to REMOVE the entire lamp assembly?? If so, that's a MAJOR pain in the tuckus!!!!!!!

[@chrisfix]

+MykeyB I have not done it yet but when I do I will make a video for you!

[@TruthMerc]

Excellent video.

[@pimpdaddyjay79]

Thanks Chris-did it today

[@larryc3541]

Thanks Chris..Good Job

[@chrisfix]

No problem! Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelharker6170]

Thanks! Just did the change on my 1992 coupe.

[@christinabreeden3227]

Great video keep up the good work

[@chrisfix]

Thanks man! I try!

[@StrayzKid]

Very good video - Thank You.

[@trikks5578]

Thank god ive been subbed to you for a while you have the exact corvette as mine I think mine is a 1996 c4 corvette

[@chrisfix]

If my oil pump goes, I will def make a video haha. Or if one of my friends Vettes needs a pump replacement!

[@RylanRocks44]

Great video, a lot of help my friend!

[@chrisfix]

Great!

[@chrisfix]

Hahaha No prob! I feel ya, get out there and drive!

[@michaelmccullough1726]

great video. I just bought a corvette took one look at the bad batterie and was like how am I supposed to remove that lol. Love your videos. My corvette has a spot size of quarter chiped out of paint. Any ideas on how to fix that? Really kills the look for me. Also the window seals are dry rotted. looks bad, some pealed off and missing. Any ideas? A replace is $500 for seals and $400 labor so trying avoid that.

[@EthosLegos]

My battery just died! Lol. Thanks Chris fix!

[@aliaswizard604]

So what's the name of the cover piece on the side that you had to take off to access the battery... thanks in advance

[@chrisfix]

It's considered the front drivers side fender!

[@faithtrent1913]

Thanks nicely done. I did turn the tire it helped with star bolts.

[@chrisfix]

Faith Trent Yea, that is definitely a good idea lol. Thanks!

[@cleanprobuildingmaintenanc7155]

do you have any recommendations on modifications to my 91 vette that will make the engine look racing inspired?

[@chrisfix]

+CleanPro Building Maintenance Services look racing inspired or perform racing inspired?

[@cleanprobuildingmaintenanc7155]

I was thinking I might sell the vette and wanted the wow factor when opening the hood fit potential buyer

[@rotorhead5826]

CleanPro Building Maintenance Services Individual Throttle Bodies or ITB's. Borla even makes an ITB fuel injection system. Ultimate "Race inspired" engine mod. Edit: you won't feel like selling the car after you install it though.

[@beckijacobson1346]

Thanks! Just did this myself! Hope my vette runs now!

[@chrisfix]

Great! So does it run?

[@beckijacobson1346]

ChrisFix Yes it does! The idle isn't quite right, but it starts!

[@chrisfix]

Plugs and wires? How to Change the Spark Plugs and Wires in a Corvette

[@MrBilydee]

Great video Chris do you know where the bose amp relay is located and of so is there a video on this of a 1990 corvette convertible. Thanks

[@chrisfix]

In the diagram showing the relays under the dash cluster, the relay Fuel pump 2 was used by the ZR1 so the relay socket may be empty. i135.photobucket.com/albums/q129/88f150xlt/90boseamprelay.jpg

[@jakesieckert9337]

Thanks man!!

[@robr2526]

Well done!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks

[@andrenj1970]

yeah u r right as in C4. My daily driver is 02 Firehawk conv. 6spd. and winter beater: F250 4x4. Is your vette a daily driver?

[@mrkongsimr]

Do you think these cars are going to keep there value ?? I"m thinking of one with 33k , but I don't know if they break down or not . Thanks

[@TheJoey3590]

C4 Corvettes have already bottomed out. So I guess there's no worrying if they're going to keep their value or not. The corvettes of this generation are pretty reliable. The problem is that they're all old cars. The newest C4 (1996) is over 20 years old. Sports car or not, any car that old is bound to require more maintenance than a new car. So if you aren't the basic joe mechanic, or even DIY person, make sure you have a decent amount of money for maintenance.

[@russgrigsby7136]

If you take off the battery hold down first. You can slide the battery out a little while the positive cable is still attached to make it easier to access take it off. And just do the reverse to reinstall.

[@AmericanFightingMan]

Could you make a vid on changing the oil pump in the C4 or is that too complex? Great videos btw!!!

[@hasbeengood]

Hey Chris, haven't heard anything on the Vette in a long time! Do you still have it and will you be showcasing it in an upcoming vid? Just wondering. Just partial to Vettes!

[@avp0713]

Did anyone notice at exactly :50 into the video the ease at which ChrisFix opened up his hood? This particular millisecond of information (raising the hood) has never appeared on ANY video that I've seen and I've been "youtubing" for a looooooong time. There are a good number of C4 Vette owners who don't realize that it can be this easy to open the hood. The topic doesn't come up much in Vette convo. It was years before I knew about replacing the two small "struts" and years before I knew about "upgrading" the "scissor" hood lift bracket to the "strut" type. Remember, there was no youtube in 1990.

[@rotorhead5826]

DJ Tony Vito I had a guy at a car show try to convince me that the gas strut on his '88 was a "factory prop rod" and was not ever gas pressurized, not even from the factory. >.< I had to walk away. They are $55 at O'Reillys.

[@ovidio350]

Now that will be helpful! Hey, my fuel marker doesnt work, it looks that my tank is always empty even being full, any clues?

[@TheMrskaterkam]

Could u do a test drive or a walk around video for the vette ? Or could u show how to remove the top ?

[@GMH730YT]

When this is recommended 7 years later...

[@allanr777]

Hi Chris, thanks for all you do. I've gotten many insights from your videos. I was wondering if you could direct me to the store you got your battery from. I also have a C4 and it needs a battery. I see that it's a Duracell. The ones I'm seeing are over $100. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks!

[@roy8542]

Hey Chris, can you remake a detailed video on replacing batteries please?

[@Boodieman72]

Did you try to de-sulphate it before replacing it?

[@blitzkrieghopAZ]

Hi Chris. I got a new battery for my 94 C4 and when I go to put the side panel back on, the panel hits the plastic bracket that the strap goes through and cannot seat properly. I thought perhaps I needed a battery without a strap, and therefore without those brackets, such that the battery is not as wide. However I cannot find any without those brackets so I must be doing something wrong. Any ideas? Thanks

[@daniellopez5522]

What's the mileage on it, looks very great and we'll keeped

[@chrisfix]

+daniel lopez Thanks! She has 95k miles on her.

[@PA16050]

Hey Chris fix is a corvette like your expensive to ensure ?

[@mitchelgonzalez2855]

phillip arsenault mine is 40$

[@rotorhead5826]

phillip arsenault I'm 27 with a squeaky clean driving record and my '92 King of the Hill is $95/mo for full coverage.

[@dondanana9573]

$105 here full converage with $50 deductibles and im 23

[@johncandy7114]

I was replacing my battery and battery connecter on the cable broke off what do I need to fix it. Can I just put new connector on to it.

[@BillHorton29]

Hi Chris! I have a C4 corvette-92 that empties the battery if the car stands still for more than 3 days. I have tried everything to find the problem. New battery, it charges right and no interior lights are left on. Hope you have some advice for me. Thanks for the great how to uploads. Greetings from Sweden!

[@chrisfix]

Try this: How to Diagnose a Short in your Car Let me know what you find! The fuses are on the passenger side by the way.

[@BillHorton29]

ChrisFix I have tryed the test and the multimeter stands on 0,73 all the time. I pulled all the fuses one bye one and no change. How close to zero should it be? And how can I find out what causes the problem if there is no change when I pull the fuses? Greetings from Sweden!

[@chrisfix]

That number is pretty low so you should be ok. How old is your battery? They last about 5yrs or so.

[@BillHorton29]

Just bought the car so I do not know how old the battery is. I will put in a new one. Thanks for the help.

[@chrisfix]

It should say the age on the battery. It is on a sticker on the top or side. No problem!