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Jim
Grant has been working in the automotive industry for over twenty
years. In addition, Jim is an ASE Master Technician with advanced
L/1 certification. He works as manager and technician in his
family's automotive business in New Hampshire. He writes weekly
automotive consumer columns and is editor of an automotive newsletter
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Jim Grant's Tech Tips
'87 Honda Accord EX, Glowing Battery Light
Q:
I just bought an ‘87 Honda Accord EX, and noticed last
night (when it was dark) that whenever I stepped on the accelerator and
increased speed, the battery light would light up. If I took my foot off
the pedal, or when the engine upshifted into the next gear, the light
would fade out (and would fade back on again if I increased speed/accelerated).
Is this a problem with the alternator/regulator or something else?.....Brad
A:
Is the fan belt tight? If it is, the problem is likely the
alternator. The easiest fix is to replace the alternator. Just so you
know, when you buy the alternator you get the regulator free. The regulator
is an internal part of the alternator.
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