I am driving 98 Honda Accord. This morning, right after turning the key in the ignition, a big loud "BANG" from the hood area, next thing I know is the battery explosion .

My car just had its 60K service in less than two weeks when this happens.

Anyone experienced this before?

 

i have no idea what to tell ya man. was it the stock battery?

 

Damn... thats...um...strange. Was anything else damaged?

 

haha how can the battery.. just explode?
had my car for 8 years, and it never exploded on me :dunno:

 

It is the Genuine Honda battery.

The acid was also leaking everywhere after the explosion. Anyone know how to clean it up? Will it cause any damage?

 

try touching it after awhile, does it burn? if it doesnt well, wipe the engine bay clean!

 

Neutralize the acid ASAP and clean it up.

 

baking soda all over the acid ... now

 

that has to be the dumbest thing i've ever heard .. don't touch battery acid, dry or wet. :slap:

 

I agree