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This PI has been revised to add the note that this PI applies to 2005 Models Only. Please discard PIC3139A.

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Manual Transmission Corvettes must have their transmission shifted into reverse prior to shutting off the vehicle.

This is a requirement to complete the shut down of the vehicle. If the car is attempted to be shut off in any gear other than reverse, the engine will shut off but the ignition will stay active. The doors will not unlock unless the unlock button has been pressed and a shift to reverse message will be displayed on the Drivers Information Center. If the driver continues to manually unlock the door and exit the vehicle, the horn will chirp three times alerting the driver to place the transmission into reverse. If the driver ignores these warnings, the vehicle will continue to stay powered until the battery is drained. Battery rundown protection doesn't control the ignition system. If a customer complains about a low or dead battery after parking the car overnight, this is the most likely cause. This can also occur if a driver has someone unfamiliar with the car park it, as in a valet or parking attendant.

Please remember to report these or any issues your dealer discover with the 2005 Corvette through the product reporting system. A message can be left at phone number 888-274-4185 BOX 3201.

Note: This PI only applies to the 2005 Corvette, Starting in 2006; it is no longer necessary to leave the shifter in reverse to completely shut off the vehicle.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.