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07 9400i/ with isx. It stinks....

Discussion in 'International Forum' started by sbatson, Jun 21, 2012.

  1. Jun 21, 2012 #1
    sbatson

    sbatson Light Load Member

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    I got out of the truck and it stunk like rotten eggs. I thought it was the truck parked next to me but when I went to load and I was the only truck around I smelled it again. What in the world could this be?
     
    sbatson, Jun 21, 2012
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  3. Jun 22, 2012 #2
    tanksalot

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    Overcharged wet cell batteries can smell pretty bad, have you got an indication of your voltage being too high? I would be checking fluid levels in your batteries, if they are not the maintenance free variety.
     
    tanksalot, Jun 22, 2012
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    Infosaur Thanks this.
  4. Jun 22, 2012 #3
    sbatson

    sbatson Light Load Member

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    The voltage seems to move alot and one of the batteries seems like it is swollen.
     
    sbatson, Jun 22, 2012
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  5. Jun 22, 2012 #4
    tanksalot

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    yup, that sounds like what could be smelling up the truck, you should check out all the batteries and your alternator to pin point what the cause of your grief is exactly.
     
    tanksalot, Jun 22, 2012
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  7. Jun 22, 2012 #5
    sbatson

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    Thanks. Ill do that as soon as I get back to the shop.
     
    sbatson, Jun 22, 2012
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  8. Jun 22, 2012 #6
    Heavyd

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    You have at least one fried battery. It will be damaged and will need to be replaced. As mentioned, check the alternator for overcharging. I would recommend replacing all the batteries at the same time so you're not mixing old with new.
     
    Heavyd, Jun 22, 2012
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