Unknown Smell
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Unknown Smell
Alright, I've got a little problem and looking for some advice.
Today went and got something to eat and came home no problem with the truck. An hour later I went to start the truck and when I did it wouldnt start and made an awful noise (like a dead battery). Turned the key to the off position and restarted and no problem. Drove about five minutes and when I got to my buddies house he said that my truck smelled like something was burning. Drove back home and when I got there I also smelled it. However it seemed more like an acidy smell. The truck seemed as though it was having a harder time than usual accelerating.
I opened the hood and the smell didn't appear to be any stronger. I noticed that I had a considerable amount of corrosion around the battery so I cleaned that off. Now I'm not noticing the smell.
Just a little worried as I'm heading to Houston then to Austin so will be on the road more than normal.
Any clues? Someone mentioned that it might be my battery however I just got a new one a few months ago.
2006 F150 60,000 miles
Today went and got something to eat and came home no problem with the truck. An hour later I went to start the truck and when I did it wouldnt start and made an awful noise (like a dead battery). Turned the key to the off position and restarted and no problem. Drove about five minutes and when I got to my buddies house he said that my truck smelled like something was burning. Drove back home and when I got there I also smelled it. However it seemed more like an acidy smell. The truck seemed as though it was having a harder time than usual accelerating.
I opened the hood and the smell didn't appear to be any stronger. I noticed that I had a considerable amount of corrosion around the battery so I cleaned that off. Now I'm not noticing the smell.
Just a little worried as I'm heading to Houston then to Austin so will be on the road more than normal.
Any clues? Someone mentioned that it might be my battery however I just got a new one a few months ago.
2006 F150 60,000 miles
#2
Where did you get the battery? Maybe you could take the truck there and have them inspect it, and describe the situation. They will be able to perform a battery test, and if you purchased it recently, they may have a warranty on it, if it is infact defective. Otherwise, take it to a dealer or trusted mechanic and have them take a look at it. That's what I would do, at least.
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Worst case, you could try another Autozone or a Sears, a dealer, etc, if there is one near by. You won't get a replacement by anyone but autozone, but you could have a battery test done for a minimal charge, from someone independent of the original installer.
I bought my new battery at Sears, luckily I haven't had any issues with it, but it has an 8 year warranty, which helps.
I bought my new battery at Sears, luckily I haven't had any issues with it, but it has an 8 year warranty, which helps.
#5
corrosion = resistance bad connection & heat. i would treat the corrosion with baking soda to neutralize the acid battery connectors and post and install and spray a corrosion preventive and see what happens and make certain your connections a secure.
Last edited by jetech00001; 09-24-2010 at 01:01 AM.
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