Problem with "white powder" under 06 Precedent

[atomarchio]

Originally Posted by Txcartguy

I had the same thing on the frame of the '07 Precedent I recently bought before tearing it down. The white powder was coming out from the back of the battery box screw holes onto the frame. It was so severe it completely ate through the 2-screws holding down the box. It must be a combination of acid and baking soda build up. I was able to clean up the aluminum frame pretty good. Not sure what else it could be.

Yep, I think you're right. Problem is how can I prevent this from happening.

I am wondering if I can get a hose underneath and into the frame so I can spray the mess out.

It does not appear I can do anything just by taking off the seat and spraying into the battery compartment.

What do you think I should do?

[Swan]

if it was me I would remove the seat and batteries , neutralize everything , clean and paint (or use bed liner spray ) all rails , clean all battery posts and cables , reinstall and spray terminals with protective spray.

[atomarchio]

I've attached photos. One is white stuff on garage floor (I have nature stone to prevent any confusion)

The other is the battery compartment. The compartment seems fairly clean so I am surprised.

I did notice a small metal hook in the white stuff this time.

Is this part of a larger issue? How concerned should I be? I don't think taking batteries would solve the problem as it looks rather clean in there.

Please let me know. Thanks.

[scooterman]

Originally Posted by Swan

if it was me I would remove the seat and batteries , neutralize everything , clean and paint (or use bed liner spray ) all rails , clean all battery posts and cables , reinstall and spray terminals with protective spray.

Do this, you need to see what is going on down there, just to be safe it is worth the time.

[jjance]

Mud Dauber nest.

[teecro]

Originally Posted by jjance

Mud Dauber nest.

You think this white stuff is something coming from a wasp nest under the cart?

[scooterman]

MUD DOBBER is usually mudd lol

[Swan]

Originally Posted by jjance

Mud Dauber nest.

I never seen it white

[jjance]

Wasps have a paper like nest. If it was coming from the batteries there would also be a lot of corrosion on the batteries to.

[teecro]

Guess he needs to crawl under and take a look then.....