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<blockquote data-quote="zane" data-source="post: 399066" data-attributes="member: 540617">Get it out of there.&nbsp;&nbsp; Very Dangerous!It can happen to caps in the same way as it does with batteries.&nbsp; &nbsp; Once the outer shell has been compromised it may begin to leak, emit hazardous fumes, and is at risk of exploding or electrocuting you.Very bad situation all together.&nbsp;&nbsp; One that could claim your vehicle, or even your own life.&nbsp;&nbsp; Power is not something to take lightly, especially when subjected to the rigors of daily mobile use.I&#039;d disconnect the battery, then discharge the cap via an auto light (may take a half hour or so to discharge completely)- Better safe than sorry.&nbsp; &nbsp; Once you can measure no voltage at the cap, carefully omit it from your install.You really should not need to replace it, as the benefits a cap adds to a system are basically null overall.&nbsp;&nbsp; Don&#039;t think you will have any luck with warranty either, as it was broken due to your error/ aka- abuse.&nbsp;&nbsp; Warrany typically excuses these issues as they are in no way associated with a product flaw.Either way, it&#039;s damaged, it&#039;s dangerous.&nbsp;&nbsp; Remove it at once.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="zane, post: 399066, member: 540617"] Get it out of there. Very Dangerous! It can happen to caps in the same way as it does with batteries. Once the outer shell has been compromised it may begin to leak, emit hazardous fumes, and is at risk of exploding or electrocuting you. Very bad situation all together. One that could claim your vehicle, or even your own life. Power is not something to take lightly, especially when subjected to the rigors of daily mobile use. I'd disconnect the battery, then discharge the cap via an auto light (may take a half hour or so to discharge completely)- Better safe than sorry. Once you can measure no voltage at the cap, carefully omit it from your install. You really should not need to replace it, as the benefits a cap adds to a system are basically null overall. Don't think you will have any luck with warranty either, as it was broken due to your error/ aka- abuse. Warrany typically excuses these issues as they are in no way associated with a product flaw. Either way, it's damaged, it's dangerous. Remove it at once. [/QUOTE]

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