The Z is dead for now

[TwistnArm4AZ]

I went out to start the Z Saturday and it's dead. As I'm sitting in the car I smell burning wire so instead of jumping the car I just had it towed. Have not heard from the dealership yet but as soon as I do I will pass on the problem in case this happens to anyone else.

[Wingnut]

Sorry to hear this...keep us posted.

[GreggHammer]

That sucks... I hope it's minor and you're back on the road soon...

[DBarbosa]

That sux, keep us posted Bro

Darwin.

[TwistnArm4AZ]

I picked the Z up last night, they told me it had a bad battery. I've had this car just barely a year, that's the first time I've had a battery go out that quickly. Had them also check the tranny while it was there and they said it was fine. No more Dodge Durango, yea!!!!!!!

[DBarbosa]

I switched out the stock battery for a yellow top Optima.

D.

[TwistnArm4AZ]

This one didn't cost me a dime so I guess I'll stick with it until it goes out.

[DBarbosa]

I hear you Bro

Did you get the new style battery? (post's on top and not the side

D.

[TwistnArm4AZ]

Honestly I haven't even opened the hood but I will look tonight, I'm curious now.

[Wingnut]

Originally posted by DBarbosa
I switched out the stock battery for a yellow top Optima.

D.

I also have an 02... no issues so far but when I do I may get this one also. Yellow top? How expensive if you don't mind me asking? Thanks for any help. Randy

[z62jag]

I smell burning wire

I've had batterys go bad before but never had an associated smell. Is this something peculiar to the Z06 or what?
Just curious.