Battery looks warped [NB8B]

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Battery looks warped [NB8B]

Postby Kenstaki » Thu Dec 27, 2012 1:11 pm

My battery looks like it's expanded and bulging. My head light bulb blew recently. Anyone know about this problem?

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Re: Battery looks warped [NB8B]

Postby Dweezle » Thu Dec 27, 2012 1:19 pm

I would be worried the alternators voltage regulator is faulty and now overcharging the battery.

Easy enough to check with a multimeter but i would get it seen too asap.
You really do not want that battery to crack and leak everywhere!!

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Re: Battery looks warped [NB8B]

Postby bruce » Thu Dec 27, 2012 1:23 pm

Yup, check the alternator and get a new battery. Alternator typically puts out just over 14 volts when idling.

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Re: Battery looks warped [NB8B]

Postby Kenstaki » Thu Dec 27, 2012 1:24 pm

cheers dweezle , ive taken it out and going to get the car checked out.

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Re: Battery looks warped [NB8B]

Postby 93_Clubman » Thu Dec 27, 2012 4:13 pm

Crikey it's a battery version of Mr Creosote!


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