92' Honda died w/lights...alternator problem?
09-24-2009, 10:48 AM
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92' Honda died w/lights...alternator problem?
My dad suggested this forum for some help fixing my older honda accord; I'm a girl trying to be a do-it-yourself mechanic, so any help will be appreciated!
I drive 4dr. 92' Honda accord lx, manual. I was just recently in an accident that damaged the drivers-side front corner, but the car seemed to drive fine - most of the damage looks to be cosmetic.
However, about a week after the accident, an issue popped-up. The check engine, check oil, and check battery lights all came on within about 2 seconds of each other. I've been driving this car for 3 years now, and have never seen them before, so I instantly pulled over, turned the car off, and got it towed home. The lights all worked, as did the stereo, but I didn't try turning the car back on. The belts were still on, and everything looked normal under the hood.
2 weeks later, I was forced to use the car again. It turned on fine, and lasted all of a day and a half. The second day all the same lights turned on again. I noticed check engine first, a few seconds later the other 2, then realized the car was dead and I was coasting. The normal drive lights were working perfect, as were the dash lights. I tried turning the car back on as I was coasting, but I just heard a strange noise, the car shuddered weirdly (sorry, I really can't describe it better), and refused to start. Tried again a few minutes later at a dead stop, and it still wasn't turning over at all. Tried reviving the engine a bit (it helps off an on) but the RPMs didn't even register.
I got the car towed again, and about a half hour after it died, the tow-truck guy tried turning the car on. It started perfectly normal. I've been told by a few people that the alternator might have gone out on me, and I'm hoping that's the case. However, I'm learning car issues as I come to each one, and this is a completely new problem to me.
If someone has any insight as to whats going on, I'd be happy to hear it! Also, if anyone knows of a better place to post my question, I'd be happy to try that place.
Thanks for any help!
~Zella
I drive 4dr. 92' Honda accord lx, manual. I was just recently in an accident that damaged the drivers-side front corner, but the car seemed to drive fine - most of the damage looks to be cosmetic.
However, about a week after the accident, an issue popped-up. The check engine, check oil, and check battery lights all came on within about 2 seconds of each other. I've been driving this car for 3 years now, and have never seen them before, so I instantly pulled over, turned the car off, and got it towed home. The lights all worked, as did the stereo, but I didn't try turning the car back on. The belts were still on, and everything looked normal under the hood.
2 weeks later, I was forced to use the car again. It turned on fine, and lasted all of a day and a half. The second day all the same lights turned on again. I noticed check engine first, a few seconds later the other 2, then realized the car was dead and I was coasting. The normal drive lights were working perfect, as were the dash lights. I tried turning the car back on as I was coasting, but I just heard a strange noise, the car shuddered weirdly (sorry, I really can't describe it better), and refused to start. Tried again a few minutes later at a dead stop, and it still wasn't turning over at all. Tried reviving the engine a bit (it helps off an on) but the RPMs didn't even register.
I got the car towed again, and about a half hour after it died, the tow-truck guy tried turning the car on. It started perfectly normal. I've been told by a few people that the alternator might have gone out on me, and I'm hoping that's the case. However, I'm learning car issues as I come to each one, and this is a completely new problem to me.
If someone has any insight as to whats going on, I'd be happy to hear it! Also, if anyone knows of a better place to post my question, I'd be happy to try that place.
Thanks for any help!
~Zella
09-25-2009, 02:53 PM
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Re: 92' Honda died w/lights...alternator problem?
My dad suggested this forum for some help fixing my older honda accord; I'm a girl trying to be a do-it-yourself mechanic, so any help will be appreciated!
I drive 4dr. 92' Honda accord lx, manual. I was just recently in an accident that damaged the drivers-side front corner, but the car seemed to drive fine - most of the damage looks to be cosmetic.
However, about a week after the accident, an issue popped-up. The check engine, check oil, and check battery lights all came on within about 2 seconds of each other. I've been driving this car for 3 years now, and have never seen them before, so I instantly pulled over, turned the car off, and got it towed home. The lights all worked, as did the stereo, but I didn't try turning the car back on. The belts were still on, and everything looked normal under the hood.
2 weeks later, I was forced to use the car again. It turned on fine, and lasted all of a day and a half. The second day all the same lights turned on again. I noticed check engine first, a few seconds later the other 2, then realized the car was dead and I was coasting. The normal drive lights were working perfect, as were the dash lights. I tried turning the car back on as I was coasting, but I just heard a strange noise, the car shuddered weirdly (sorry, I really can't describe it better), and refused to start. Tried again a few minutes later at a dead stop, and it still wasn't turning over at all. Tried reviving the engine a bit (it helps off an on) but the RPMs didn't even register.
I got the car towed again, and about a half hour after it died, the tow-truck guy tried turning the car on. It started perfectly normal. I've been told by a few people that the alternator might have gone out on me, and I'm hoping that's the case. However, I'm learning car issues as I come to each one, and this is a completely new problem to me.
If someone has any insight as to whats going on, I'd be happy to hear it! Also, if anyone knows of a better place to post my question, I'd be happy to try that place.
Thanks for any help!
~Zella
I drive 4dr. 92' Honda accord lx, manual. I was just recently in an accident that damaged the drivers-side front corner, but the car seemed to drive fine - most of the damage looks to be cosmetic.
However, about a week after the accident, an issue popped-up. The check engine, check oil, and check battery lights all came on within about 2 seconds of each other. I've been driving this car for 3 years now, and have never seen them before, so I instantly pulled over, turned the car off, and got it towed home. The lights all worked, as did the stereo, but I didn't try turning the car back on. The belts were still on, and everything looked normal under the hood.
2 weeks later, I was forced to use the car again. It turned on fine, and lasted all of a day and a half. The second day all the same lights turned on again. I noticed check engine first, a few seconds later the other 2, then realized the car was dead and I was coasting. The normal drive lights were working perfect, as were the dash lights. I tried turning the car back on as I was coasting, but I just heard a strange noise, the car shuddered weirdly (sorry, I really can't describe it better), and refused to start. Tried again a few minutes later at a dead stop, and it still wasn't turning over at all. Tried reviving the engine a bit (it helps off an on) but the RPMs didn't even register.
I got the car towed again, and about a half hour after it died, the tow-truck guy tried turning the car on. It started perfectly normal. I've been told by a few people that the alternator might have gone out on me, and I'm hoping that's the case. However, I'm learning car issues as I come to each one, and this is a completely new problem to me.
If someone has any insight as to whats going on, I'd be happy to hear it! Also, if anyone knows of a better place to post my question, I'd be happy to try that place.
Thanks for any help!
~Zella
It sounds like you were running on battery power until the voltage dropped to the point that the ECM responded by turning on the CEL lamp.
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