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Old 21 Apr 2008, 03:48 pm
Al G
 
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Default Re: '98 Accord Alternator weirdness


"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message
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> 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'


Ok, I did so google. I didn't find anything I thought was related. Are
you saying this is a diagnosis?

Al G


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