Overcharging - Battery is swollen
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Le Mans Master
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Overcharging - Battery is swollen
Having issues with the car not starting, battery issues. I noticed that the battery is swollen. I am thinking the alternator/voltage reg is bad.
Racer
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From: Marion Ia
Mine did the same thing. The battery was only 18 months old. Alternator tested fine, replaced the battery and it's been going for 4 years now. Sear's guy was telling me I need to start the car once a month, told him that's why I get a battery with a warranty.
Melting Slicks
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Buy a battery tender, especially if you let it sit several months. It will keep the battery at full, similiar to an alternator recharging it.
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Hi 98,
ylose's suggestion about a battery tender is a good one. There has been a thread in the last few days about people's experiences with 'tenders'. It's worth checking out!
Regards,
Alan
ylose's suggestion about a battery tender is a good one. There has been a thread in the last few days about people's experiences with 'tenders'. It's worth checking out!
Regards,
Alan
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Have you tested anything yet? The resting battery should be at 12.3 volts +/- and the charging voltage should be at 14.X+ volts. Two mintues to test it before you go out and buy a battery. You want to make certain that your charging system is good before you start replacing things.
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Have you tested anything yet? The resting battery should be at 12.3 volts +/- and the charging voltage should be at 14.X+ volts. Two mintues to test it before you go out and buy a battery. You want to make certain that your charging system is good before you start replacing things.
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