Battery / Electrical Problems

[Vexed]

Hi guys,

This morning my MY17 Superb had a flat battery. The car wouldn't start at all. The Maxidot said the battery is low on charge.
When I chekced the battery, it was hot!

I called NRMA roadside assistance, the battery specialist showed up, jump started the car, and left his device connect to the battery for 5 minutes, to see if it will charge properly. The battery got really hot and started fuming. (I couldn't tell where the fumes are comimg, either from the battery or somewhere behind the battery but very close).

He said the battery is diffective, and asked me not to drive as it could ignite (or explode).

I have put the car on a flatbed and dropped ot at the dealership.

What could cause this? Is it just a faulty battery?

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[Umai Naa!!]

That's unusual, but yes the battery does seem to be faulty.

Good thing you caught it when you did.

[Vexed]

Yeah I guess I was lukcy it didn't catch fire.
I will wait and see what the service centre finds out tomorrow.
I hope they replace it under warranty.

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[Umai Naa!!]

They should do.

I can't remember what battery warranty is on these, whether it's 1 year, or 3.

[Fred Nurk]

Sounds like a dropped cell. One of the 6 cells in the battery dies, and then when the engine runs and charges it, the other 5 cells end up overcharged and start to boil off hdyrogen and oxygen, which is kind of explosive in the right concentrations. Hopefully its a warranty job for you.

[Vexed]

Got the car back today. It was a defective battery and was replaced under warranty
This new battery is made in Austria, the old one was made in Korea.

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[dArK5HaD0w]

Phwoah.....that was lucky as it could've been an unhappy ending!!

Interesting u say ur battery was made in Korea. I have an MY17 too - I should check it.

[ope126]

Got the car back today. It was a defective battery and was replaced under warranty
This new battery is made in Austria, the old one was made in Korea.

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What brand of battery was it originally, most VAG batteries are Varta / Excide...

And what brand is in the car now (obviously Genuine Skoda)?

[Vexed]

What brand of battery was it originally, most VAG batteries are Varta / Excide...

And what brand is in the car now (obviously Genuine Skoda)?

The old one was a Sebang, the new one is genuine Volkswagen battery.

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[ope126]

The old one was a Sebang, the new one is genuine Volkswagen battery.

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Odd that your original battery was a Sebang Brand (Manufactured) original fitment Skoda Battery.
That must be how they cut costs...

Is your new battery a Varta or Excide (Manufactured) battery?