Battery Corrosion Vs Voltage Reglator

[Lobo]

After continous cleaning of my battery cables the corrosion comes back afetr about 6 weeks. I had a freind tell me it may be a voltage reglator issue. If so how hard is it to get at the reglator so it can be tested.

Any thoughts.

Thanks,

Marshall

 

[trd_style]

After continous cleaning of my battery cables the corrosion comes back afetr about 6 weeks. I had a freind tell me it may be a voltage reglator issue. If so how hard is it to get at the reglator so it can be tested.

Any thoughts.

Thanks,

Marshall

I have the same problem. At first i thought my battery was old so i wanted to replace it. But when this guy checked my battery, i got 94% recharged but only 400 out of 640 power from the battery to the car. I'm not sure how i lost over 100+ power but want to hear from other T4R suggest to fix this problem.

 

[Just_Me69]

Your battery is leaking acid, this it the only way corrosion will occur. Get a new battery. The alternator has an internal regulator. Replace it if you must. In my opinion, obtain smarter friends.

 

[trd_style]

Your battery is leaking acid, this it the only way corrosion will occur. Get a new battery. The alternator has an internal regulator. Replace it if you must. In my opinion, obtain smarter friends.

I understand it's battery acid but how could i avoid it? But there is no reason to replace a NEW battery when the current battery still works. 94% of recharge is good enough for me.

 

[alpha]

batteries don't last forever though. even if you can recharge it, if its corroding, then its going bad. the battery would probably be the cheapest check. if the new battery still corrodes, then check into other things. one of the things you have to narrow down by replacing stuff.. especially with a corroding battery. i've seen a car be affected by a battery spill.. bad times that was..

sometimes, the battery acid is coming from the battery itself. you should hope for that, as i said earlier, its the cheapest fix..

 

[ToolmanJohn]

Possible Outgassing

There are probably small cracks around the terminal posts, and the battery is outgassing acidic fumes. It is possible that overcharging from a defective alternator circuit is causing the outgassing. But, since there are leaks, you are due for a new battery.

Have the charging circuit/alternator/regulator checked. Sometimes this is free at car parts stores, if the employees know how to use the equipment.

Good luck. Use baking soda and water solution to neutralize the acid wherever it may have contaminated the engine bay.

 

[alotawatts]

Rev limiter ?

Anyone know if 3rd gens (mine 2001) have a rev limiter ?