"Craig" <craigdockter@aol.com> wrote in message
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> The headlights on my 1996 Honda Civic Dx flicker
> when I rev the engine. The speedometer also moves
> wildly like there is some ghost in the machine.
>
> My mechanic checked the system with his little
> diagnostic computer and said the code went over
> 1000. He felt not qualified to work on this situation
> and suggested I take it to the dealer.
>
> Have any of you had this problem? Any ideas what
> this might be?
>
> I just had a new battery and alternator installed
> due to wires shorting-out on a piece of metal.
>
> Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
>
> Please feel free to email me at:
>
> craigdockter@aol.com
>

Let me guess - the alternator was an aftermarket rebuilt. The symptoms point
to the alternator with big flashing arrows. If it is anything else I'd be
amazed.

Mike