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
Aug 22, 2007 at 8:55 AM
1977 530i battery gets hot
1977 BMW 530
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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.
sounds like the voltage is too high.
if it is over 14.5 volts, replace the brush pack/regulator.
Aug 23, 2007 at 7:04 AM
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