jigy Member 3 Member For: 18y 3d Posted 06/05/07 07:02 AM Share Posted 06/05/07 07:02 AM Hi ppl,I had to have my car jump started by RAC last nite as it just wouldn't start at a shopping centre car park. So I got my car back home and left it as is planning to get a replacement battery on Monday first thing. However this morning when I went into my garage I could hear a whiny noise from under my car's bonnet. When I popped the hood I could hear that it was definitely coming from the engine fuse box. Also there was a sulfurus smell like rotten eggs and whiffs of white smoke coming from the battery. So I disconnected the negative terminal and the noise and smoke stopped. Is this normal for when a battery dies or do I have some electrical probs causing this?? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34735-battery-smoking-and-noise-from-engine-fuse-box/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 21y 2m 24d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 06/05/07 09:09 AM Share Posted 06/05/07 09:09 AM It is NOT NORMAL ind is a sever fire hazard.I would go to an auto electrician and get it looked at. I would also get it towed as it could catch fire.It is best not to mess with anything like this. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34735-battery-smoking-and-noise-from-engine-fuse-box/#findComment-529197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockF6 Member 478 Member For: 19y 7m 4d Location: Melbourne Posted 06/05/07 09:13 AM Share Posted 06/05/07 09:13 AM it sounds like a problem with the car rather than the battery. If the battery was internally shorting itself out then it wouldnt matter if you disconected the terminals or not.Having said that the smell you described is coming from the battery.Id say your up for a new battery but before you install it, find out what was making the noise in the fuse box because its obviously related to the problem your having Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34735-battery-smoking-and-noise-from-engine-fuse-box/#findComment-529201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigy Member 3 Member For: 18y 3d Posted 06/05/07 09:27 AM Author Share Posted 06/05/07 09:27 AM thanks guysI will bring it in to a repair shop nearby to check it out further. I'll update with what that whiney noise was because that alone set off alarm bells for me! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34735-battery-smoking-and-noise-from-engine-fuse-box/#findComment-529206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 06/05/07 10:27 AM Share Posted 06/05/07 10:27 AM I have a similar noise coming from the fuse box or thereabouts. Kinda sounds like a ticking noise coming from an electric motor. I know of another person who has this also so any help appreciated. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34735-battery-smoking-and-noise-from-engine-fuse-box/#findComment-529235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockF6 Member 478 Member For: 19y 7m 4d Location: Melbourne Posted 06/05/07 11:09 AM Share Posted 06/05/07 11:09 AM its probably just the relays clicking on and off. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34735-battery-smoking-and-noise-from-engine-fuse-box/#findComment-529247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 06/05/07 12:03 PM Share Posted 06/05/07 12:03 PM We're looking into the Boost solenoid but will take this on board - thanks Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34735-battery-smoking-and-noise-from-engine-fuse-box/#findComment-529271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IEATV8S Member 354 Member For: 18y 3m 2d Gender: Male Location: Albury, NSW Posted 06/05/07 12:33 PM Share Posted 06/05/07 12:33 PM I have a similar noise coming from the fuse box or thereabouts. Kinda sounds like a ticking noise coming from an electric motor. I know of another person who has this also so any help appreciated.I have the exact same noise. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34735-battery-smoking-and-noise-from-engine-fuse-box/#findComment-529281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Member 323 Member For: 18y 7m 14d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 07/05/07 05:35 AM Share Posted 07/05/07 05:35 AM The battery has most likely dropped a cell. When a battery is on its way out, or has dropped a cell, the electronics in the car start to play up, especially relays, central locking and the like. I wouldnt be all that worried, just put in a new battery and it should be fine.Failing that, have a leccy look into it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34735-battery-smoking-and-noise-from-engine-fuse-box/#findComment-529468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Reaver Member 136 Member For: 20y 9m 1d Gender: Male Location: Syd Posted 07/05/07 11:02 PM Share Posted 07/05/07 11:02 PM There used to be a clicking noise from the fuse panel with the first gen Capa Tunes but this was only heard when the car was on.As far as im aware that issue had been resolved Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/34735-battery-smoking-and-noise-from-engine-fuse-box/#findComment-529797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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