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1977 BMW 530 Repair Question


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Asked on August 22, 2007

1977 530i battery gets hot

I have a 77 BMW 530i the battery has been getting hot with a salfur smell and looses water. I got a new battery and it does the same thing. Help
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Replied on August 23, 2007

check the charging system for proper operation.
sounds like the voltage is too high.
if it is over 14.5 volts, replace the brush pack/regulator.

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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