Their was a little puddle next to the battery and also directly under the battery their is a whole with a big water stain around it. Can any one give me some insight on my problem?
2 Answers
Stuart answered 4 years ago
The battery should be sat in a plastic battery tray presumably to catch any battery leakage. The MX5 ships with a special jel battery(similar to a motor bike but much bigger) connected to plastic tubing at the top so it can vent outside the boot which unlike the bonnet at the front has no natural ventilation. I may be wrong but it sounds like the battery has been changed for a lead acid one at some time & which may have a cracked casing which is leaking or the cells overfilled causing corrosion
Paul answered 4 years ago
^ true, most of the time people dont want to replace the sealed battery because of the cost (180) versus (60) but the non sealed battery can corrode and cause issues with wiring and other parts of the car.
Your Answer
Related Questions
-
Their was a little puddle next to the battery and also directly under the battery their is a whole with a big water stain around it. Can any one give me some insight on my problem? 2 answers
1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata M-Edition
-
Maintenance & Repair
-
My battery suddenly seems unable to hold a charge, and in two bouts of single digit temps it wouldn't start. Never had a problem before. What model battery is best and what could I expect to pay? 6 answers
All of a sudden my faithful car won't start...battery not holding a charge in cold weather. After two jump starts I searching for a new one. Can you recommend model # and expected cost?
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base
-
Maintenance & Repair
-
HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE DASH ON A 2011 MAZDA MIATA MX5. SOMETHING IS ROLLING AROUND UNDER THE DASH AND IS DRIVING ME CRAZY. 2 answers
I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. SOMETHING HAS FELL BEHIND THE DASH AND IS ROLLING AROUND BEHIND IT. i HAVE LOOKED THRU THE VENTS AND TAKEN THE GLOVE BOX OUT AND CAN NOT FIND IT, BUT CAN STILL HEAR IT. THE LE...
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring Retractable Hardtop
-
Maintenance & Repair
-
put in a new battery and the only thing that gets power is the head lights. Any ideas what to look for? 3 answers
I don't have electrical power to anything but the head lights.
1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base
-
Maintenance & Repair
-
bought a 90 two weeks ago, clutch had to be all the way to the floor, now it doesnt want to start . Is there a history of this problem ? is it the ignition or clutch? 2 answers
ignition or clutch problem?
1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata
-
Maintenance & Repair
Shortcuts
Search Mazda MX-5 Miata Questions
Mazda MX-5 Miata Experts
| #1 |
|
Michael Kane
Reputation
1,990
|
| #2 |
|
Tom Demyan
Reputation
1,200
|
| #3 |
|
Racer_X
Reputation
390
|
Related Models For Sale
Used Cars For Sale
Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use.