08 pilot battery light and smell

Asked by GuruYJPPN Apr 08, 2018 at 04:48 PM about the 2008 Honda Pilot

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Battery light came on and Honda wouldn't start. Was told
alternator needs to be replaced so we did that.  Battery was
supposed to be 'good but went ahead a relaxed that as
well.  Battery light just came on and now smell an electrical
smell while driving. Any suggestions?

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GuruYJR7K answered 6 years ago

Could be a faulty BMS sensor if equipped.also may have another component such as the tensioner or A/C Compressor seized causing The belt to slip.

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