I was driving when i noticed a funny smell i assumed that it was from the tires or maybe just the ocean. The fallowing day the smell got worse i found it coming from the trunk, i then opened it and realized that smoke was coming out of my battery as if it where a muffler. Keep in mind that my battery is in the trunk (92 BMW). I turned the car off once i got home a bit of smoke still came out. I worried that i might have breathed the smell to long but i feel fine. Could there be a reason why this happened i purchased this Energizer battery 2 months ago. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
2007-03-27 08:49:26 · 10 answers · asked by bgdluis619x 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
your voltage regulator is overcharging the battery..energizer is a good brand..
try giving the battery a nicotine patch..they helped me quit smoking
2007-03-27 09:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the battery is being grounded out. Meaning that there is a short circuit somewhere. You need to take the car to someone that works on eletrical systems of automobiles and have them trace the short circuit. A short circuit can cause your battery to explode throwing acid everywhere and ruining your clothes or worse your face.
2007-03-27 15:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by Adam P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have a charging system problem. By that I mean overcharging. Be very carefull as that gas coming from the battery is very explosive. Stop by any repair shop and they will put a voltmeter on it to confirm the problem.
2007-03-27 18:07:48 · answer #3 · answered by parkmistyred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New does not mean not bad, it has a short causing the acid to boil that is what you smell like bad eggs. Take the battery back.
2007-03-27 15:55:27 · answer #4 · answered by James B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible short in the battery or the alternator is over charging the battery or both.
2007-03-27 16:28:28 · answer #5 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it back.
Energizer makes great dry cell batteries, but lousy car batteries.
2007-03-27 15:54:47 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well couple things could happen. YOu could have put your trunk lining carpet on it. dripped water on it because it has been raining.
2007-03-27 15:54:56 · answer #7 · answered by seven7rhymes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are lucky to still have a car that isn't a burnt crisp! TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC!
2007-03-27 17:41:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have your alternator checked, the voltage regulator inside it has gone bad.
2007-03-27 21:03:44 · answer #9 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MAY HAVE GOTTEN WET, OUR YOUR CABLES MIGHT BE DIRTY OR JUST A BAD CONNECTION
2007-03-27 15:54:32 · answer #10 · answered by whateverbabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋