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hunter_507 · 09-24-2013, 12:31 AM

so i was driving through some rough terrain and somehow my battery broke free... and it fell into the engine bay. the red plastic on the positive side was up against the manifold and melted to it. I didn't notice it till i went out to put my truck in the garage, and when i tried to start it it didn't make any noise at all when turning over, no clicking or anything. i'm guessing i'm gonna need a new battery, but is there anything else i should try before spending 100 bucks on a new one? i tried jump starting it after getting the battery back into place and nothing happened. any help would be great.

swamp rat · 09-24-2013, 12:40 AM

If your battery doesn't leak and its full of fluid you could try charging it, but i do think that that kind of a jolt probably broke a plate inside the battery, if you try charging it use caution..

If the positive terminal was touching the manifold than the battery probably drained all the charge till its dead.

hunter_507 · 09-24-2013, 12:47 AM

so is it probably best to buy a new battery? it didn't leak fluid for sure.

*Mister-B* · 09-24-2013, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter_507

so is it probably best to buy a new battery? it didn't leak fluid for sure.

You could always remove it and have it tested at an auto parts store. I'm guessing it's toast though. Bummer
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In The Ten Ring · 09-24-2013, 02:43 AM

Advanced Auto gave me a $5.00 gift card for my shot battery last summer. They may still offer that deal if you take yours to them.

**special-K** · 09-24-2013, 07:49 AM

Is the cable burnt or was only the connector grounding it out?

jjzepplin · 09-24-2013, 07:57 AM

Start tracing wires for melting and such before you put a new battery in there or you could do even more damage! Wire harnesses are a muther to replace.

Tx Firefighter · 09-24-2013, 08:25 AM

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Advanced Auto gave me a $5.00 gift card for my shot battery last summer. They may still offer that deal if you take yours to them.

That was no gift. They make a staggering amount of money doing that. Hell, I'll give anyone five bucks cash for an old battery myself.

They scrap for 10 dollars each at the scrap yard. Repeat like a zillion times like Advance is doing, and you'll make a pile of money.
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jjzepplin · 09-24-2013, 08:38 AM

Our local Recycler gives you $12.

snj8198 · 09-24-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

That was no gift. They make a staggering amount of money doing that. Hell, I'll give anyone five bucks cash for an old battery myself.

They scrap for 10 dollars each at the scrap yard. Repeat like a zillion times like Advance is doing, and you'll make a pile of money.
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Yup, but they turn it into a PR event. I'm surprise they didn't have a local news crew there as they handed over a $5 check while shaking hands and kissing babies.

Tx Firefighter · 09-24-2013, 12:41 PM

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Yup, but they turn it into a PR event. I'm surprise they didn't have a local news crew there as they handed over a $5 check while shaking hands and kissing babies.

That's funny.

I can see how they could spin it as being a friend to the environment. Not only are they getting those nasty old batteries disposed of, they're giving the folks five bucks for their trouble bringing them in.

Advance Auto Parts for President !
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MARKDTN · 09-24-2013, 01:18 PM

O'Reileys has the same $5 deal. The local scrapper only pays $1.50 so it's better than that.

magwakeenercew2jh · 09-24-2013, 02:53 PM

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That's funny.

I can see how they could spin it as being a friend to the environment. Not only are they getting those nasty old batteries disposed of, they're giving the folks five bucks for their trouble bringing them in.
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Good point.

When they come to MY HOUSE (read: "burn their $4.25/gal gas"), I'll give my dead bats to them for $5. And, they get a free cup of good coffee.

busterwivell · 09-24-2013, 02:53 PM

Then how come the charge $7500.00 to replace the battery in a Prius?

09-24-2013, 12:31 AM	#1
hunter_507 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: spokane washington Posts: 68	battery broke free and fell into engine bay, need help so i was driving through some rough terrain and somehow my battery broke free... and it fell into the engine bay. the red plastic on the positive side was up against the manifold and melted to it. I didn't notice it till i went out to put my truck in the garage, and when i tried to start it it didn't make any noise at all when turning over, no clicking or anything. i'm guessing i'm gonna need a new battery, but is there anything else i should try before spending 100 bucks on a new one? i tried jump starting it after getting the battery back into place and nothing happened. any help would be great. __________________ 1970 gmc Jimmy custom

09-24-2013, 12:40 AM	#2
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: battery broke free and fell into engine bay, need help If your battery doesn't leak and its full of fluid you could try charging it, but i do think that that kind of a jolt probably broke a plate inside the battery, if you try charging it use caution.. If the positive terminal was touching the manifold than the battery probably drained all the charge till its dead. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

09-24-2013, 12:47 AM	#3
hunter_507 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: spokane washington Posts: 68	Re: battery broke free and fell into engine bay, need help so is it probably best to buy a new battery? it didn't leak fluid for sure. __________________ 1970 gmc Jimmy custom

09-24-2013, 02:43 AM	#5
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: battery broke free and fell into engine bay, need help Advanced Auto gave me a $5.00 gift card for my shot battery last summer. They may still offer that deal if you take yours to them.

09-24-2013, 07:49 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: battery broke free and fell into engine bay, need help Is the cable burnt or was only the connector grounding it out? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-24-2013, 07:57 AM	#7
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,569	Re: battery broke free and fell into engine bay, need help Start tracing wires for melting and such before you put a new battery in there or you could do even more damage! Wire harnesses are a muther to replace. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

09-24-2013, 08:38 AM	#9
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,569	Re: battery broke free and fell into engine bay, need help Our local Recycler gives you $12. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

09-24-2013, 01:18 PM	#12
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,189	Re: battery broke free and fell into engine bay, need help O'Reileys has the same $5 deal. The local scrapper only pays $1.50 so it's better than that. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

09-24-2013, 02:53 PM	#14
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Re: battery broke free and fell into engine bay, need help Then how come the charge $7500.00 to replace the battery in a Prius? __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com



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