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Old 11-24-2006, 06:54 PM
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Re: '91 civic dx runs like crap

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Originally Posted by bambam89lx
Ground problem or alternator problem.
Check all of your grounds; the one on the valvcover, the transmission ground, and the ground on the thermostat. Sand them all down to bare metal and reattach them. Also, check the fat white wire on the alternator and make sure the green plug that plugs into it is tight as well. I'm about 99% sure one of these is your problem.
tuned it up, (air, fuel filter, cap, rotor, plugs, wires checked out ok)

Cleaned all 3 grounds, they were clean anyway, and found lotsa corrosion on the fat white wire. clipped out the bad spot and reattached to the alternator.

Still does it, just not as badly. Any more ideas?
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