Civic problem. Need help.

[captain charisma]

I have a 1997 Honda Civic EX (78000 miles) and I have a Problem, maybe you guys can help me out. Sometimes when I step off the gas or step on the brakes, sometimes my radio would shut off then it would come back on, and the speedometer would go crazy even though my speed doesnt change. Whenever I use my powerwindows or step on the brakes at night, the headlights would flicker. I do not know if those problems are connected or not. What do you guys think is wrong?

[GScivic7]

check your alternator

[kris]

Yep, sounds like your alternator is going out. I would have it checked soon, or you might end up on the side of the road somewhere.

[captain charisma]

I bought one of those alternator tester from radioshack for 6 bucks and it said that my alternator was fine. should i trust it?

[GScivic7]

get it checked at an auto parts store. I don't trust anything from radio shack that is under $10 lol.

[captain charisma]

$10 thats big bucks for a college kid like me. lunch money. Ill bring my civic in. Thanks.

[GScivic7]

me and you both lol. The auto parts stores should do it for free.

[ridestreet84]

while your cars running diconnet the ground cable off your battery and hit me back with the results

[captain charisma]

I took my car to the Honda dealership cause i knew someone that works there and they checked everything and they said that everything was fine, including the alternator. However, they said that my battery was really corroded because it was making poor contact. And the problems i mentioned earlier has stoped since my visit over there. Hey I got a free TUne Up from Honda too. So if you guys got a civic with 75,000-100,000 miles, Honda might give you a free tune up if you never got one from them.

[captain charisma]

Corrections its actually 75,000-150,000 for the free tune up from honda