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What should I do if my alternator gave out?

  

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My 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring, has about 73k miles, recently I let my sister borrow it to haul a dishwasher and on the way back it randomly stopped on a turn, so I assume alternator because it clicks when trying to crank and no lights were present on dashboard. However this seems really early for an alternator to go out, I have an oil leak I’m not sure from where but there is some caked up around the dipstick, which is right above the alternator, but there’s also oil on the bottom of the oil pan, as well as bottom of transmission. Anyways, was wondering if I should replace the alternator or fix oil leaks first, and if I do fix oil leaks first, are there any other oil leaks besides the one that is the I believe called spool valve gasket leak that can ruin an alternator? Thanks 


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Posted by: @bradenbestgen

I assume alternator

Have you tested the battery and alternator?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfX-TyuEBOw

Posted by: @bradenbestgen

I have an oil leak I’m not sure from where

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYzTyTlnsr8

Posted by: @bradenbestgen

are there any other oil leaks

Take a look at other Scotty's videos about finding leaks.

Check out our FAQ about car maintenace and see if it helps.


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