The power of 1997 Honda Odyssey comes from a VTEC 140-horsepower, 2.2-liter 16-valve four-cylinder engine, adopted from the Accord. Adequately energizing performance is accompanied, unfortunately, by an excess of buzziness. If noise is a drawback for you, a V6 choice is likely to come soon. Engines in both the LX and EX editions drive an electronically-controlled four-speed automatic transmission, accomplished with a Grade Logic Control System and controlled by a column-mounted gearshift lever. Both Japanese-built models, the LX and EX are well-equipped, priced competitively, and carry on Honda’s reputation for solid construction. The good things about this Honda Odyssey are the stylish, 4-door minivan that drives like a sedan. However, the cons is the underpowered engine.
The charging system in most cars will broadly make a voltage between 13.5 and 14.4 volts while the engine is running. It has to generate more voltage than the battery’s rated voltage to get over the internal resistance of the battery. This may seem strange, but the current needed to recharge the battery would not flow at all if the charging system’s output voltage was the same as the battery voltage. A greater difference of potential (voltage) between the battery’s voltage and the alternator’s output voltage will provide a faster charging rate.
In the following figure you will find the charging system of Honda Odyssey 1997. The charging system components including the starter solenoid, powertrain control module, battery, fuse block, engine running input, underdash, integrated control unit, charging system indicator, engine control module, alternator, and many more. Here is the schematic :
Honda Odyssey Charging System Circuit