On Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:58:54 -0700, Michael Pardee wrote:

> "Craig" <craigdockter@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:1173597896.988768.144320@p10g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
>> 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


That was my guess, also. Interesting things about Hondas; the Speedo acts
like a 'voltmeter' when the electrical system has problems. I would take a
good look at the regulator (or just take it back)