My Odyssey went tits up so I got a new one the other day. This morning, I decided to install it. I hooked up the positive cable and tightened it down. As soon as I touched the negative cable to the terminal, smoke started coming from the alternator. The original Odyssey was a PC680, the one that showed up is the exact same size and configuration, but the model number is ODS-AGM16L…same CCA, same battery in my opinion. And a 12v battery is a 12v battery anyway, for the most part.
The car has been sitting for a couple of months so the only thing I can think of is some sort of debris may have worked it’s way into the internals of the alternator from blowing out the garage or just nature.
Am I missing something or is this just another one of those freak things that have plagued my life here lately?
A new alternator is on order…done that replacement before on this car and I’m not looking forward to it. Those of you that have done it know what I’m talking about.!
The car has been sitting for a couple of months so the only thing I can think of is some sort of debris may have worked it’s way into the internals of the alternator from blowing out the garage or just nature.
Am I missing something or is this just another one of those freak things that have plagued my life here lately?
A new alternator is on order…done that replacement before on this car and I’m not looking forward to it. Those of you that have done it know what I’m talking about.!