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ZZ SE snap crackle pop?
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 2:24 pm
by midget_man1387
not sure where this should be at... but I got a question pertaining my SE. When trying to get a full charge, something starts making a popping noise. Like it's getting too hot and frying something. Though, I'll take it off the charger and it runs fine. No bad smells or extra hot parts. I don't know what exactly it's doin..
if it makes a difference, it's a second gen se.(torino)
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 3:25 pm
by VooDooMafia
Try adding some milk that might help

Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 3:29 pm
by midget_man1387
I rubbed some semen over the car, would that help?

Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 5:26 pm
by VooDooMafia
That might help and HEY atleast you have a good time getting it.
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 5:46 pm
by crazydave
Hey, MM, you're not alone in this observation. I have SE batteries in several cars and they do indeed occasionally makes a popping, crackling noise when I put them on the charger. Scaring me into thinking I damaged the battery, but they work fine.
I wouldn't worry about it too much. Those SEs batteries seem to be tough. I've one set that I've over charged, and dead shorted them, causeing voltage reversal 3 times, and they still snapped back.
It's normal for the batteries to expand and contract when charging, and that's probably all it is.
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 7:51 pm
by midget_man1387
thanks dave! so does that mean continue charging or stop?
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 8:51 pm
by crazydave
midget_man1387 wrote:thanks dave! so does that mean continue charging or stop?
Well I don't want to dictate any set in stone rules. I think you're a smart enought guy you can use your own judgment.
You know common sense stuff, like if you already been charging a couple minutes, or the batteries are getting hot, when they make the sound, then maybe you better stop to be safe, but if you just put the car on the charger and nothing seems out of place, then I wouldn't worry about it, I've had no problems.
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 8:58 pm
by midget_man1387
aiight man, thanks!
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 10:48 pm
by HirotoR34
midget_man1387 wrote:I rubbed some semen over the car, would that help?

I tried that. it slowed it down. (and now the steering sticks)

Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2004 2:19 am
by betty.k
nicad and nimh often vent gasses when charging. it's supposedly bad but we've all done bad shit to batteries and they survive.
i've had the same thing with a new 7.2v nicad pack for 1:10, during a couple of charges and then never again.
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2004 7:08 am
by DarkTari