2005 odyssey ex turned off while in motion

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On Saturday I parked and turned the car off while rolling the window up and the window stopped. Realized my battery was probably dead I tried to turn the car back on, didn't go. I got a jump start, and went driving around to charge the battery. First the radio turned off, and I noticed the dashboard lights flicker a few times, then later while going 80mph, the car turned off and was dead. A nice man stopped for me and jumped me and let it charge for awhile to get me plenty of juice to get home, and I went straight home and left the car there til I took it to the shop today. They tested the battery and the alternator and said they're both in great shape, and that there were no error codes in my car's computer, and that they checked everything else they could think of, all was fine. It couldn't have been simply a dead battery that caused it to turn off while in motion, could it have? And I hadn't left any lights on or anything draining the battery. Any ideas what might be the root cause?

rileypnelson in Galesburg IL

May 15, 2018

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AskAlexon May 15, 2018

This sounds like a bad alternator. Honestly, I would get a second opinion. It's a little hard to believe they didn't find anything at all. Use this link to find a good shop near you. https://repairpal.com/repair-shops Alex

1clubinsideon May 15, 2018

This is a weird one! Like Alex said,shop didn't find anything,but should have been obvious according to what you posted.Don't believe you should be going 80 mph until fixed.I found this recall and don't know if it's your problem or if the recall has been done on your van or not,but hey take a look at this and contact the dealer with your 17 digit VIN#.Electrical is sometimes tough to diagnose.good luck with it.... Recall Number 05V132000 Recall Date 04/05/2005 Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUSE BOX FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

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