Why did my Smoky battery start to smoke?

Why did my Smoky battery start to smoke?

Smoky battery is never good. Why did my battery start to smoke in my lovely (but old) car? OK metafilter hive mind, do me this solid and tell me if any of you have run into this problem. My poor little slant six 66 Dart would not start when I got into the car. I pulled the alternator, got it tested and it was bad. Good for me, an easy fix.

What happens when a battery cable goes bad?

The battery cables are what transfer the power from the battery to the vehicle’s entire electrical system. If the cables have any sort of problem, it may interfere with their ability to conduct power.

Can a bad battery cable cause a car to start?

If the cables have any sort of problem, it may interfere with their ability to conduct power. Starting a vehicle takes a considerable amount of cranking power, so any problems with the cables that hinder their ability to conduct power can lead to problems getting the vehicle started.

What should I do if my car battery is smoking?

Stay away from the battery! It may explode. DO NOT try to jump start the car. Wait until everything has cooled off, then have the car towed to a mechanic. The battery is most likely shot, and will need to be replaced, but let someone else do it.

What would cause my battery cables to smoke?

What would cause my battery cables to smoke? Before I write off this 2.5l completely I want to see if I can at least get it started to move under its own power. The motor sat for awhile but turns over, however the starter sounds like its struggling and after about 8 seconds or so the negative cable starts to smoke.

Why does my car starter start to smoke?

The motor sat for awhile but turns over, however the starter sounds like its struggling and after about 8 seconds or so the negative cable starts to smoke. Could this be as simple as the starter shorting or the alt being bad or a solenoid or what?

What causes a car battery to die after a jump?

Anyway the smoke was bad enough I thought it was going to catch fire. when I try to start it and the radio is dead. I assume something got fried, but I’m not sure. Any suggestions on what that wire may be and what I have to fix? Two possibilities… A shorted starter winding. Will cause the deadening slow cranking.

What to do if your car battery catches fire?

I tried jumping it but the engine would turn very slowly and would not start. Tried to jump again engine compartment. I guess this a solenoid or something? The battery and go underneath. Anyway the smoke was bad enough I thought it was going to catch fire. when I try to start it and the radio is dead.