The yellow check engine light should light up while the key is turned
to the ignition position. It should go out after starting. If you
never see it light in the process of getting the engine running there
is a problem. Possibly the light itself.


On 10 Oct 2003 19:05:25 -0700, garyhgaryh@yahoo.com (Gary H) wrote:

>apple26pie@yahoo.com (Koji San) wrote in message news:<fa1ef2c1.0310080308.6eb35ada@posting.google. com>...
>> The question should be why isn`t my alternator charging. It sounds
>> like you're loosing power to your ignition or fuel system. According
>> to your complaints you loss battery power coming to a stop suggests an
>> electrical problem. Here`s what I see.
>>
>> I have seen one Honda with acid dripping down into the wire harness`s
>> sleeve corroding the main wire that connects to the alternator and
>> other systems. But does not effect the starter and won`t start. The
>> battery will not charge and the corrosion is visibly undetectable. The
>> dash lights are slightly dimmed.
>>
>> If it were your case, I would jump 12V battery to ignition switch 12V
>> main (white) in left foot fuse box using a thick cable to bring back
>> that current.
>> Koji
>
>Koji,
>Dash light are not dim, but that's something I will check.
>How do I check the engine light on an accord?
>Thanks,
>Gary