I've searched but can't find a clear answer. I've got a 91 CRX that doesn't appear to be charging, but the battery/charging light doesn't come on after the car is srarted. I can start the car with jumper cables, but when i take them off the car dies. This leads me to believe that the altornater is bad, only problem with this theory is that the battery light goes off when car is running. Any ideas, this is really pissing me off!

 

does it come when keyon engine off?

 

yes

 

Did you try a new battery? Or at least have the one your using tested. It might be completly Shorted out and pulling such a big draw from you ALT, that the car cant run. Seen it happen a few times befor. I would check there First then check for amperage at the wires.

 

is the battery relocated?

 

bad battery?

 

yup, the battery is relocated to the back, and i've already switched batteries. Any ideas?

 

sorry, my little brother was logged on when I made this post!

 

Would it be worth it to try another alternator even though the charging light goes off? Bump

 

just took a turn for the worst. Now the car won't even hit. It just turns over I think I may have to just set the F@CKER on fire. Last time I was this Pissed I had to go to the ER for a broken hand F@CK!!! anyhow if anyone has any advice i'd love to hear it before I commit suicide