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I have a 98 Honda Accord i recently had to come to violent stop when that happened my door ajar lights came on brake light came on and battery light i tested the alternator and it was reading 11.16 volts while the vehicle was running so replaced and still the same thing the lights are on and vehicle is still not charging. I found that if i unplug the harness connecting to the alternator the lights go out. What is wrong please help....

Submitted: 320 days and 3 hours ago.
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Posted by Steve 320 days and 3 hours ago.

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Where did you get the replacement alternator?

320 days and 3 hours ago.

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I bought it from a wholesale parts house.

Edited by XXXXXXXXX on 12/23/2008 at 2:03 AM

Posted by Steve 320 days and 3 hours ago.

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It is very possible it is a bad rebuild. I have seen many pporly remanufactured alternators. Honda remanufactured would be your best bet.

You could try taking it back and see if they have a bench tester they can check it for you.

320 days and 3 hours ago.

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I took the old one to advanced auto parts and it tested bad. So i was thinking i could take this one there and have it tested before i bring it back. Is there anything that could be shorting the alternator out?

 

Posted by Steve 320 days and 3 hours ago.

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I realy doubt that. A cheaper cost part is not always a good buy because of the prblems associated with it. All the lights coming on is a sign of bad diodes in the alternator.

The Honda remanufactured alternators do come with a 3yr 36,000 mile warranty and I have seen one go bad.

320 days and 3 hours ago.

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The lights were still on right when i installed the alternator. So you think that i got a bad alternator and should take it back?

Posted by Steve 320 days and 3 hours ago.

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Yes I do think you got a bad one right out of the box.

320 days and 3 hours ago.

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Ok so if i take it back and get a honda reman it should fix the problem? New solution while jiggling the wires to the alternator i can get it to charge but lights are still on.

Posted by Steve 320 days and 3 hours ago.

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Sounds like something is not tight inside the alternator you have gotten. Do the terminals inside the plug look burnt?

320 days and 3 hours ago.

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No they dont at all they had dielectric grease on them.

Posted by Steve 320 days and 3 hours ago.

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Then I for sure think the alternator you bought is a defective rebuild.

320 days and 3 hours ago.

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Alright buddy i hope your right man. Thanks for all your help and have a happy holiday.

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Happy Holidays to you also.

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Posted by Steve 320 days and 2 hours ago.

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If your question remains open, let me know what happens.

320 days and 2 hours ago.

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It is not going to remain open i trust you Steve thanks for all your help.

Posted by Steve 320 days and 2 hours ago.

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You are welcome.

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