Battery/Electrical problem
08-18-2011, 07:37 PM
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Battery/Electrical problem
2 days ago, I noticed a small amount of fluid on the garage floor. Thinking it was the tranny taking a leak (do not imagine), a checkup soon followed. Found out the leak was coming from inside my ride and caused by the battery. There was no vent tube so I am now faced with a messy cleanup. After cleanup, I am going to install a tube. My questons are
1. What may have caused this?
2. Are there any precautions that need to be taken?
3. Are there any residual effects of the spilled liquid that I should be aware of?
Thanks.
1. What may have caused this?
2. Are there any precautions that need to be taken?
3. Are there any residual effects of the spilled liquid that I should be aware of?
Thanks.
08-18-2011, 08:24 PM
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A sealed battery would be a good idea. It's odd that the battery spilled, though. Do you have proper tie-downs? You shouldn't be able to move the battery much (if at all).
08-18-2011, 09:46 PM
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Thanks for the suggestion. Dealer wants $283 for the gel. I am gonna shop around. Hopefully, Interstate will issue a refund as I made the purchase less than 2 weeks ago. The batt was totally secure as I was told the spillage may have been caused by electrical abnormalities.
