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
>
>
Bet there's an aftermarket radio instal in the mix too. bob