I have 1991 Honda Civic with a d15b1 dual point that loses power when i give it throttle. The headlights dim, the stero cuts out, and under hard throttle the motor wants to cut out. It started after i put in a front strut bar. I unninstalled it and i cant find the problem!

 

alternator?

 

pull the pass side carpet back and look at the ecu. I bet its blinking code 16 electrical load detector. Mine went bad too. You'll need to replace the entire under hood fuse panel bc it is built into it. They are cheap and easy to find. Took me less than 10 mins to change and all problems were solved

 

Yep wat they said eaither alternator. Or your eld. Both with cause problems your describing. If you don't got a code 16 or any other codes take your alternator some place to get tested

 

ok ill try that this weekend and also i forgot to add that also when i give it throttle my temp guage goes all the way up

 

No codes just checked tonight

 

wen its idleing pull off the negative cable from the battery if it dies its ur alt

 

It ran fine when i pulled off the neg. cable while running. the steroe cuts out when played half way volume and louder while the car is off

 

when the car is off and the key is at acc or off completely?

 

I found the temp gauge is inaccurate until you get a solid electrical system going.

 

At acc is when it cuts off, but the lights dont dim while the car is off either im so confused lol

 

did you replace the alternator yet cause that would be my thought. good luck!

 

i dont think its the alternator its gotta be something else

 

im telling ya, change out the under hood fuse box and it will prob work fine. you can find them used all over the internet or junk yards

 

Is the belt tight? Does the car make any noise?

 

Sorry i missed your previous post ill try this out and let you know

Also the car doesnt have any noises and the alternator belt is tight and working

 

Code 16 is fuel injector.

Code 20 is the ELD.

 

i had the same problem a week ago my power cable (black wire runs to positive battery terminal) was loose i just tightened it up and its run fine ever since hope that helps and good luck