1993 Chevy Corsica My Car started smoking.

Tiny
MORTALANGEL
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  • 1993 CHEVROLET CORSICA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 129,000 MILES
My 1993 Corsica started to smoke after trying to start it. It made an unpleasent sound when my boyfriend turned the key. It had driven fine for me less then 10 min prior. When opening the hood the battery appeared to be smoking. It had melted through the positive charge cable going to the battery.
Saturday, September 6th, 2008 AT 11:33 AM

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Tiny
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Have the battery replaced and check the charging system, it may be overcharging.

A smoking battery is dangerous and can explode, so do not drive it, until repairs are made.
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Monday, September 15th, 2008 AT 6:36 AM

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