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Old 18 Apr 2008, 12:20 pm
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Default Re: '98 Accord Alternator weirdness

Al G wrote:
> Hi group,
>
> 1998 Honda Accord, Ex, 6Cyl, 4 door.
>
> The alternator failed, (Battery, brake, doors & trunk light), and I
> replaced it. The new alternator seems to work fine for about 10 minutes, and
> then starts cycling on and off. The lights come on, (Battery, brake, doors
> & trunk light), for 2 seconds, and then off for 10. On for 2, off for ten, a
> couple of times, then back to normal.
>
> This appears to happen about the time the battery gets "topped off". My
> normal drive to work is only about 12 minutes, so I can't tell you what it
> does after an hour of driving.
>
> Has anyone seen this before? Any clue what is going on? Do I need to
> replace this alternator as well?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Al G



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What's your mileage?

SEARCH 'Honda Electronic Load Detector' it's called the ELD and it's
(molded) inside your under-hood fuse box.

It is much-misdiagnosed.

'Curly'
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