my battery got so hot that it fused a couple of wires,what caused my battery to get so hot?

Asked by Daveyone Jul 15, 2015 at 10:09 AM about the 1999 Audi A4 2.8 Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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First check the positive cable wire all the way to the starter make sure it's not worn though and touching a ground on the frame also check starter could be short in it and then have alternator tested could be over charging.

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All the things firebird said would be the best places to start. Commonly a battery heat up is caused by over charge or a short so just follow firebirds advice as those are the likely culprits.

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