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Odyssey PC680 is a total POS (3rd one down)

Old Jun 1, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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I'll take your old dead one if you want to part with it. I'll pay shipping. I want to see if I can gut one (if its really dead) and use the enclosure for a lithium battery case.
I have 2 dead ones sitting around, Id like to keep one to see if cant be brought back to life. Send me a PM with your info.
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by dryad001
I have 2 dead ones sitting around, Id like to keep one to see if cant be brought back to life. Send me a PM with your info.
PM sent.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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bah, thought i'd chime in, had my 2nd pc680 for 6 months (first death was my fault) and it got a dead cell while i was filling up with gas. it's one thing when you leave your lights on, or let it sit for a couple months. lol but come on =p. i'll give this pc680 another shot but i'm sure i'll regret it =p...........
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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Owned mine for 4+years now zero issues.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 05:14 AM
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I killed two of them letting them sit over winter, my fault...one came back to life and I let it sit again when the weather was getting cold/hot/cold/hot etc all in a week it let go again...now I have a battery tender, for $60ish its a good investment vs buying $100 batteries every year or two.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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I had a pc680 for 2 years with no issues. It was a dd for only one of those years. I still have it though now its in the other race car, a mr2 turbo. Its still working fine. The only issue I didnt like is that it made my car crank really slow when starting. I guess it gives your oil more time to lube through the bearings but it still got annoying after a while. Its mounted in the factory location on the mr2 and even that car cranks a little bit slower. I got rid of the mini battery because the weight difference is negligible when compared to a healthy amperage source for your vehicle's electronics. I know every pound counts but for most folks, those extra lbs for a better battery for your vehicle wont be noticed except for a happier electrical system.

Im in the process of mounting up a new battery. something in size like a miata or s2000 battery. I almost considered mounting up a big AGM 95ah 850A EN 50lb battery only cause I can source them REALLY cheap (free). Great power source but it was just too big.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 05:28 PM
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Change the thread title

First PC680 lasted 4 years. On my 2nd one now
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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ive had to replace mine twice in the past 6months, its pretty silly. But i dont want to switch my intercooler piping, so I just keep replacing the mini battery instead of getting a full size.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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mine died a day before it turned a year old =( that was probably my fault from neglecting my evo for months lol PM ME VENDORS for a new 680 shipped to 75063 lol
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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I'd recommend getting the stock tray, cutting it and purchasing a Miata battery. They work with our Short Route UICP and it'll be the last battery you'll ever need to purchase
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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I can recommend Braille battery from experience. I had one last 3.5 years of daily use. Get the size that fits your application. I personally use this
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Cold starts are fine with this one!
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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The Braille is a rebranded Deka. Do yourself a favor and buy the Deka equivalent, it's going to be quite a bit less expensive.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 01:47 PM
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I have a braille battery (11.5lb) in my IX,
Cut the battery tray w a hacksaw and it looks nice and functions well. No issues w cold. PM if you have any questions
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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I purchased a DEKA after my PC680 died also. It's got double the cranking amp of the 680, weights not much more, and was cheaper. All win!
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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After 2 of these PC680 died I got an Optima Yellow and relocated it to the trunk. These are good but if you have anything extra it will drain too quickly.
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