I have a 2003 GMC Envoy. It sat for a month or so not started etc. We jumped it to get it to start. There is a horrible disgusting smell (like a permanent solution or sulfer) that comes inside the car and can be smelled outside the car. THEN when I pop the hood, smoke is coming out of the battery case. Autozone said I needed a new battery. Is this what I need, how long can I drive it because I dont get pd until Friday!
2007-10-23 12:01:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
do not drive it at all replace the battery immediately that smell is sulfuric acid and your battery can explode and it probably will . please do not touch the battery if you dont know what you are doing do not let anyone smoke around your car inside or out the fumes are highly combustable and if the acid gets on you it will take off your skin permanantley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-10-23 13:11:42 · answer #1 · answered by david g 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Battery is Shorted. Re Battery Cables Corroded? Replace. Battery Tray and Battery Hold Down Good? may need to Clean or Replace them? After the Battery is Replaced Let them Check to make sure the Alternator is still good.
2007-10-23 15:30:19 · answer #2 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the output voltage on the alternator. Autozone can do this. The alternator might be pushing out too much voltage and frying the battery, but I bet just replacing the battery will help. I wouldn't drive it anywhere in that condition. I've never had a battery smoke on me, but I know it isn't good.
2007-10-23 12:11:31 · answer #3 · answered by Jay 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Batteries very last more even as they don't look to be getting used. it is genuine for all batteries rechargable or no longer. in case you go with your battery to very last more, keep it in a drawer. cost it up and get rid of it. Your workstation will run cooler. it really is going to nevertheless have 80% cost in 4 months.
2016-10-22 21:54:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say your voltage regulator took a crap and is overcharging the battery which produces the sulfur smell. Put a volt meter on the battery when the car is running, it shouldn't make much more than 13.8 volts. Replacing the battery will not help. The bad voltage regulator will ruin it too. I wouldn't drive it much at all as it is cooking your electrical system.
2007-10-23 12:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by Dana 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your battery terminals are probably corroded, take the cables off to see. Put some baking soda on the terminals and the cables, let it sit for a few minutes and then put the cables back on. If the car starts and there is no smell, you're fine. If not, replace the battery.
2007-10-23 12:09:01 · answer #6 · answered by fireturd_owner88 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Smoke from the battery is a bad sign.
I suppose you can keep driving it as long as you can put up with jumping it to start.
2007-10-23 12:09:22 · answer #7 · answered by A Guy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One of the cells in the battery is bad,it will explode if you continue using it.Replace this battery as soon as possible
2007-10-23 12:28:21 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the battery , i would try to find other means to work if you can't get the battery
2007-10-23 12:10:37 · answer #9 · answered by bebenader 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Battery is shorted out. REPLACE!
2007-10-23 16:26:16 · answer #10 · answered by tonysoprano 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋