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93 DX Hatchback Lights dim/Power loss

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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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Default 93 DX Hatchback Lights dim/Power loss

My car keeps losing power, and the dash lights all dim and eventually die out. The headlights flicker and eventually die, the rpms and spedo jump .. I replaced the alternator and the problems keep happening.. Anybody have this problem. ?? 93 hatchie LS vtec ran fine before idk what's going on
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Does the dash charge light come on with the engine running? Has an auto parts store tested the alternator since it was installed?
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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check all your grounds! i'm pretty sure it's short...
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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Fixed I was in hurry when I go to work. Popped the hood after work and the positive wire on the alt was off
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