Honda Car Forum

Dan C wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:16:49 +0000, Woody wrote:
>
>> Not necessarily a bad alternator. Any defective part in the electrical
>> system could be causing the problem. Static current needs to be checked as
>> well as the total charging system. Unfortunately Honda mechanics are parts
>> replacers and do not know how to diagnose electrical systems. Also this
>> problem has showed many times with third party attachments. Any audio,
>> security systems etc installed? Very often a problem.
>
> Yeah, yeah. It's a bad alternator. Bet on it.

No, the power coupling on the negative axis has been polarized. Very
common on CVR's.

On Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:20:34 +0100, Frode Hansen wrote:

>> Yeah, yeah. It's a bad alternator. Bet on it.

> No, the power coupling on the negative axis has been polarized. Very
> common on CVR's.

The "power coupling on the negative axis", huh?

Did you learn that at Space Camp, or at a Star Trekkie sleepover?


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Typical bottom feeder. When someone doesn't agree with him he turns to trash
mouth comments. Put them on the bottom so I don't have to read them.
Top posting eliminates scrolling and also everyone has already read the
below trash from previous posts and don't need to read it a second time'

"Dan C" <youmustbejoking@lan.invalid> wrote in message
newsan.2007.11.27.19.28.54.169410@moria.lan...
> On Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:38:10 +0000, E Meyer wrote:
>
>> Me too. Not to mention the fact that every modern newsreader I have
>> encountered in the past couple of years defaults to top posting for
>> replies.
>
> That's because you're an ignorant n00b, who knows nothing except what
> MicroSloth allows you to know.
>
>> As far as the "A: Q: A: Q:" below. That is not top posting either. A
>> top
>> post expresses a new thought completely, but above the previous
>> discussion.
>> Think of it as a push down stack.
>
> See above regarding ignorance, and add a dash of "clueless".
>
> Bugger off.
>
>
> --
> "Ubuntu" -- an African word, meaning "Slackware is too hard for me".
>

"Nada Chance" <nada@nadachance.com> wrote in message
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> The dealer is towing it in for the 3rd time today. If we go 2 or 3 days
> without driving the vehicle, the battery is low enough that it will not
> crank the engine. The first two times they found no problem and just
> charged the battery. The last time the dealer had it he checked for
> discharge and he replaced the battery.
>
> We have turned all the interior lights and everything off so it is not an
> open door. This is getting a little old.

Same problem on my wife's '07 Odyssey. First time was when it was parked at
the airport for 7 days during the summer. 2nd time was last week when we
returned after only being gone 5 days.

This morning my wife took it to the dealer and he said it was "normal".
Service writer said the "higher demands of the ECU drain the battery
quicker".

Tomorrow I am going to call him and if he sticks to that story I'll call
Honda regional and see what they have to say. The service writers answer
basically translates to "if you drive an Odyssey, you can't go on vacation".

On Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:43:23 -0500, Woody wrote:

> Typical bottom feeder. When someone doesn't agree with him he turns to trash
> mouth comments. Put them on the bottom so I don't have to read them.
> Top posting eliminates scrolling and also everyone has already read the
> below trash from previous posts and don't need to read it a second time'

Typical Outhouse Excuse poster. Completely clueless, and stupid to boot.

FOAD.


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"Ubuntu" -- an African word, meaning "Slackware is too hard for me".

The Dealership should be able to check the current draw on the battery with
the ignition off by placing an ammeter between the negative battery cable
and ground. They will be able to determine if the current draw observed is
normal or not. If it's too high then they have to disconnect circuits by
removing the fuses one at a time until they find the faulty one. If the draw
is normal then I also would suspect the altenator. Just my two cents.
"Nada Chance" <nada@nadachance.com> wrote in message
news:INF2j.77616$Um6.24835@newssvr12.news.prodigy. net...
> The dealer is towing it in for the 3rd time today. If we go 2 or 3 days
> without driving the vehicle, the battery is low enough that it will not
> crank the engine. The first two times they found no problem and just
> charged the battery. The last time the dealer had it he checked for
> discharge and he replaced the battery.
>
> We have turned all the interior lights and everything off so it is not an
> open door. This is getting a little old.
>

I've been participating in this and other newsgroups for 12+ years and
participating in PC systems and hardware design and computer design in
general since 1969. If that makes me a n00b, then you must be pushing 80...


On 11/27/07 1:28 PM, in article pan.2007.11.27.19.28.54.169410@moria.lan,
"Dan C" <youmustbejoking@lan.invalid> wrote:

> On Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:38:10 +0000, E Meyer wrote:
>
>> Me too. Not to mention the fact that every modern newsreader I have
>> encountered in the past couple of years defaults to top posting for replies.
>
> That's because you're an ignorant n00b, who knows nothing except what
> MicroSloth allows you to know.

I use a Mac. Haven't turned on the PC other that to use the obsolete
scanner for 2 years now.

>
>> As far as the "A: Q: A: Q:" below. That is not top posting either. A top
>> post expresses a new thought completely, but above the previous discussion.
>> Think of it as a push down stack.
>
> See above regarding ignorance, and add a dash of "clueless".
>
> Bugger off.
>

Me bugger off? Who died and left you in charge? Bugger off yourself.

"Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:Wu03j.51$9e5.3@newsfe09.lga:

> "Nada Chance" <nada@nadachance.com> wrote in message
> news:INF2j.77616$Um6.24835@newssvr12.news.prodigy. net...
>> The dealer is towing it in for the 3rd time today. If we go 2 or 3
>> days without driving the vehicle, the battery is low enough that it
>> will not crank the engine. The first two times they found no problem
>> and just charged the battery. The last time the dealer had it he
>> checked for discharge and he replaced the battery.
>>
>> We have turned all the interior lights and everything off so it is
>> not an open door. This is getting a little old.
>
> Same problem on my wife's '07 Odyssey. First time was when it was
> parked at the airport for 7 days during the summer. 2nd time was last
> week when we returned after only being gone 5 days.
>
> This morning my wife took it to the dealer and he said it was
> "normal". Service writer said the "higher demands of the ECU drain the
> battery quicker".

What BS;if the car is OFF,the ECU is not doing anything.
No "higher demands".

>
> Tomorrow I am going to call him and if he sticks to that story I'll
> call Honda regional and see what they have to say. The service
> writers answer basically translates to "if you drive an Odyssey, you
> can't go on vacation".
>
>



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at
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On 11/27/2007 1:29 PM Dan C spake these words of knowledge:

> On Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:45:48 -0500, Art wrote:
>
>> I like top posters. Otherwise I have to scroll down to read every
>> message.
>
> See my response to the other ignoramus. It applies to you, also.

Jeez. If you've been around long enough to understand the benefits of
bottom posting and/or interspersed posting, you should be able to grasp
that you cannot educate or otherwise change the mind of those who don't
or won't get it.

Give it a rest.

RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
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Dying is no excuse. Nixon in 2008.

On Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:19:21 +0000, E Meyer wrote:

> I've been participating in this and other newsgroups for 12+ years and
> participating in PC systems and hardware design and computer design in
> general since 1969. If that makes me a n00b, then you must be pushing 80...

A: Because it destroys the logical flow of a thread of comments,
and makes it difficult to keep up with a conversation.

Q: Why do so many people object to top posting?

A: Writing your reply to a message above what you are referring to
rather than below it.

Q: What is "top posting"?

>> That's because you're an ignorant n00b, who knows nothing except what
>> MicroSloth allows you to know.

> I use a Mac. Haven't turned on the PC other that to use the obsolete
> scanner for 2 years now.

> User-Agent: Microsoft-Entourage/11.3.6.070618

I didn't know MicroSloth made applications for the Mac. Either way,
you're still under their thumb.

>> Bugger off.

> Me bugger off? Who died and left you in charge? Bugger off yourself.

Nobody "left" me in charge. I've always been in charge.

Now, like I said, bugger off and STFU, boy.


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"Ubuntu" -- an African word, meaning "Slackware is too hard for me".