2 Odyssey PC680s dead in a 2 week span.... coincidence?
#61
i have the 3 piece solid mount set. I believe it’s every mount except the one that mounts near the transmission? My installer said not to worry about that one. And you know I actually don’t have any rubber in the battery tray. But that’s how it has been installed for 3 years now and no issues up until now with this built motor
#62
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That seems like a very strange prognosis. Solution, get this battery: https://shoraipower.com/lfx36a3-bs12-p126
I've had one since 2014 and still working great. And since its a motorsports battery, its not bothered by vibration. Also its 540CCA and like 5# which is badass.
I've had one since 2014 and still working great. And since its a motorsports battery, its not bothered by vibration. Also its 540CCA and like 5# which is badass.
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That seems like a very strange prognosis. Solution, get this battery: https://shoraipower.com/lfx36a3-bs12-p126
I've had one since 2014 and still working great. And since its a motorsports battery, its not bothered by vibration. Also its 540CCA and like 5# which is badass.
I've had one since 2014 and still working great. And since its a motorsports battery, its not bothered by vibration. Also its 540CCA and like 5# which is badass.
#64
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Lol, no clue. The good kind?
Give them a call and they should be able to answer your question as its over my pay grade. I will say however that I've spoken to them on the phone a few times and were more than helpful every time so they get my rec from both a product and customer service perspective which is rare this day in age.
Give them a call and they should be able to answer your question as its over my pay grade. I will say however that I've spoken to them on the phone a few times and were more than helpful every time so they get my rec from both a product and customer service perspective which is rare this day in age.
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i have the 3 piece solid mount set. I believe it’s every mount except the one that mounts near the transmission? My installer said not to worry about that one. And you know I actually don’t have any rubber in the battery tray. But that’s how it has been installed for 3 years now and no issues up until now with this built motor
#66
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Wow, so glad to see you have found the culprit, but a bit disappointed in the failure analysis
I can see if this was an off-road, rally spec EvO, but for a road going car & for them to hang their hat on that report is disappointing (been a PC680 owner for years)
They should have offered up a battery under policy
I can see if this was an off-road, rally spec EvO, but for a road going car & for them to hang their hat on that report is disappointing (been a PC680 owner for years)
They should have offered up a battery under policy
#67
Wow, so glad to see you have found the culprit, but a bit disappointed in the failure analysis
I can see if this was an off-road, rally spec EvO, but for a road going car & for them to hang their hat on that report is disappointing (been a PC680 owner for years)
They should have offered up a battery under policy
I can see if this was an off-road, rally spec EvO, but for a road going car & for them to hang their hat on that report is disappointing (been a PC680 owner for years)
They should have offered up a battery under policy
#71
Alright pulled the tray this morning. Only thing that was a little loose was this bracket. Tightened it back up. Going to buy some vibration dampening pad and put it under the battery.
We’ll see what happens. Guess that’s all I can really do. Short of relocating the battery to the trunk.
We’ll see what happens. Guess that’s all I can really do. Short of relocating the battery to the trunk.
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Thats an odd failure for sure. I have my PC925 solid mounted to the frame, delrin like bushings for engine and trans mounts, balance shafts removed, extra loud exhaust (which causes most of the rattles), car rattles like none other and havent had the battery fail yet. Its been in there for 2 years now. First PC925 lasted a year but that was my fault for letting it die. This is in a full track car too, not an Evo. I still dont like Odyssey batteries but its the only one that fits my battery tray.
#73
Just to update everyone -
Since installing my new ets battery tray along with their mini battery.. I have been problem free! Including multiple interstate drives, etc etc etc.
I believe the issue is gone!
One thing I did notice about this tray vs the other one is that the muse battery tray literally mounts into the 2 holes above the motor mount. The ets tray mounts up above it just a little bit. Not sure if the vibration would be much different there but never know
Anyways I do appreciate everyone's input on the thread and if the problem does happen again i will continue to update
Since installing my new ets battery tray along with their mini battery.. I have been problem free! Including multiple interstate drives, etc etc etc.
I believe the issue is gone!
One thing I did notice about this tray vs the other one is that the muse battery tray literally mounts into the 2 holes above the motor mount. The ets tray mounts up above it just a little bit. Not sure if the vibration would be much different there but never know
Anyways I do appreciate everyone's input on the thread and if the problem does happen again i will continue to update
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ETS Michael (Jan 8, 2019)
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@Bmurray
Well, i just order a new PC680 because my 680 was getting old & not holding a charge after 4.5 years. Ordered from Amazon & loaded the new battery Oct 2 2019.
The new 680 lasted 2 weeks & failed. I drove it only once to the gas station.
I hadnt driven the EvO in over a week & thought i would but the tender on it. I started the trickle charge in within 2 hours the Battery Tender was flashing alternating lights which is an indication of a bad battery. Sure enough the 680 was super dead (have not put my meter on it yet). Got a refund from Amazon & ordered a new one which i just installed yesterday
At this point, i think its shipping damage. The battery is shipped in a non protected box (same size as the battery). Im sure its gets thrown around during shipping & my guess is thats why it failed?
I called it into Odessy direct & the lady gave me the song & dance about parasitic load & that the battery was not designed for car usage
I will go your route if this happens again.
Well, i just order a new PC680 because my 680 was getting old & not holding a charge after 4.5 years. Ordered from Amazon & loaded the new battery Oct 2 2019.
The new 680 lasted 2 weeks & failed. I drove it only once to the gas station.
I hadnt driven the EvO in over a week & thought i would but the tender on it. I started the trickle charge in within 2 hours the Battery Tender was flashing alternating lights which is an indication of a bad battery. Sure enough the 680 was super dead (have not put my meter on it yet). Got a refund from Amazon & ordered a new one which i just installed yesterday
At this point, i think its shipping damage. The battery is shipped in a non protected box (same size as the battery). Im sure its gets thrown around during shipping & my guess is thats why it failed?
I called it into Odessy direct & the lady gave me the song & dance about parasitic load & that the battery was not designed for car usage
I will go your route if this happens again.