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Scotts88WhiteLX-i
12-18-2002, 03:30 PM
Ok im driving down the road an my battery flashes on an off real quick while im up in the 3 rmp's an while i let off the gas or shift the an the rpms are low the light stays on then i'll get the rpms up to around three again an the little will flash ( sometimes go off completly) I check the battery connections an there nice an tight so i know itss not the connection... Im thinking it is the plug that goes into the altenator:crying: What do u guys think it is???

anchovies
12-18-2002, 03:45 PM
I think it's the alternator.
Just check the on the battery with engine off ~12V and with engine on and ~14V. Or just go to autozone or some shops that'll do the test for free.

Scotts88WhiteLX-i
12-18-2002, 04:11 PM
yea i tested it an its says ~12 when its on so it is basicly running off the battery itself

AccordEpicenter
12-18-2002, 04:47 PM
how many miles on the alt?

Scotts88WhiteLX-i
12-18-2002, 07:03 PM
im not realy sure how many miles is on it......

Blue Impact
12-18-2002, 10:49 PM
I've had that problem before. In fact, I had it a few weeks ago. It's your alternator, man.

Scotts88WhiteLX-i
12-19-2002, 11:03 AM
Should i fix the connection or buy a new altenator?:confused:

Blue Impact
12-19-2002, 01:13 PM
I'd say get a new one if you have the money.

cruznz
12-19-2002, 01:20 PM
check your alternator belt....if ok....probably the brushes

AccordEpicenter
12-19-2002, 01:32 PM
I agree with Cruznz, its prolly ur alt and the brushes in the alt... just get another before that one stopps working for good

Scotts88WhiteLX-i
12-19-2002, 04:21 PM
yea thanks guys know i got to save up the money to get a new one