Date: 19 Oct 2002 02:13:37 -0700 From: per-erik.sundbergnopsamsit.se (Per-Erik Sundberg) Subject: Battery exploded, advice needed
Could someone give some advice on a mishap that just happened to my 9-5 '00: Suddenly, attempting to start the engine, the battery exploded with a bang and white smoke. All cells ruptured. I cleaned up the mess and washed the space with water. Now what? Can I just replace the battery or is this a symptom of a gross electrical failure (shortcut) in the start circuit? Will the new battery explode as well? Or is this a symptom of poor ventilation in the battery encapsulation (blown to pieces)? Thanks in advance!