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First of all, dangerous situation! That battery can explode in your face if you create a spark anywhere near it. The charging system may be over charging the battery or the battery may have an internal problem. Allow the battery to cool down (over night) before you do any thing.
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What causes the instrument panel in a car to flutter when car will not start?
sound like a weak battery or bad battery cables.. have your battery load tested sears auto zone should do it free if battery is more then 4 years your on borrowed time anyway
Why did smoke come from the battery of my car and I heard a popping noise and the car won't start 2003 Ford Taurus?
if you have smoke coming from your battery then the cause sounds like a dead short the possble pop you heard would be one of the major fuses,not the tiny ones. you may have a cable rubbed through,or other major wiring fault
What causes a flat car battery?
Using the electronics (lights, radio, cranking engine but not starting, etc) without charging the battery. If you charge your battery, the car starts and runs, but goes flat in a short amount of time, it's possible your alternator is not working properly.
What causes a car not to start or turn over or click or nothing?
This could be the voltage regulator. Both the positive from the battery and the starter would be connected to it.
What should you do if you have to jump start your car each morning?
This may be a sign that your battery needs to be replaced. However, there may be other causes as well.
What causes a smoke detector to chirp?
The battery for the battery backup is weak maybe
What causes the battery ground wire to smoke?
Subliminal advertising.
What causes a car to make white smoke from under the hood?
white smoke can be either your car overheating, or smoke from an electrical issue
Why would a car battery smoke?
Internal short in the lead plates, time for a new battery.
What causes black smoke in a car?
Black smoke from an engine is caused by unburnt fuel.
What causes white smoke when you start the car in the morning?
condensation
What causes a new car battery to expand?
Overcharging.
What causes a car battery to drain on a mercury sable?
A car battery in any car would drain due to a short in the electrical system.
What causes a car battery to get hot?
poss alternator fault
Why does battery die when car is idle?
Something causes a slow drain on your battery. As it does, your battery slowly discharges. If you know that your car will be not used for several months, you might try disconnecting on of the battery terminals.
Is charging of car battery chemical change?
Yes. The charging causes a chemical change in the electrolyte of the battery.
Why did your negative battery cable to the alternator go up in smoke as soon as you installed a new battery car has been sitting for 1 year with no battery prior?
I suggest you buy a new car battery replacement in http://www.laptops-battery.co.uk/.
