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08-21-2003, 11:52 AM
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Battery Light?
Hi,
My battery warning light comes on every once in awhile. Then it will go away then come back again. What does this warning light mean? Alternator? THanks
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1990 Honda Civic LX 5 Speed 1.5 Liter SOHC K&N Cone Filter APC Short Shifter 1988 Honda Civic STD Hatch 
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08-21-2003, 12:17 PM
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I would check for loose connections around the battery and alternator
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08-21-2003, 01:26 PM
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The intermittent blinking can also be caused by a faulty regulator inside of the alternator causing it to surge the amounts of voltage its putting out. Get a volt meter and check voltage at your alternator and at the battery. you should get at least 12 volts and max should be 14.4. I got readings between 12.4 and 18.8 from my faulty alternator and I replaced it and everything was fine. Make sure you do as said in the first post and check all connections. Hope this helps.
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#4
08-21-2003, 01:36 PM
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In addition to the suggestions that others have posted, make sure you check the tension of the alternator belt itself. I had a similar problem a couple years ago. Over time the bolts holding my alternator in place had loosened just enough to ease the tension on the belt & the battery light would flicker.
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