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1979 Civic CVCC electrical problem/ignition problem/HELP Y0

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Old Jun 6, 2003 | 08:42 PM
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Default 1979 Civic CVCC electrical problem/ignition problem/HELP Y0

OK, all the trouble I've been having and I've narrowed it down. My ignition isn't gettin enough juice when the lights are on... thats why i only have the problem at night. now, i solved this by not using my cooling fan... turned it off and i guess the current draw saved by doing that was enough... but... thats not fixing the problem. whats my first step to resolving this? the battery is a full size, not the rinkadink honda battery. alternator?
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Old Jun 7, 2003 | 04:00 AM
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Sounds like a ground problem. Find the ground connection for the fan and you'll probably find the culprit.
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Old Jun 7, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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i've checked the grounds and so far no better

does anyone know of a company selling alternators with higher amperage ratings for the cvcc?

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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 06:03 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Erik_Pb_Foot &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does anyone know of a company selling alternators with higher amperage ratings for the cvcc?</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's not really fixing your problem, either. Did you check your voltage regulator? Got worn-out brushes in the alternator?
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 06:11 AM
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You didn't actually say what the problem is...First thing I thought when I read your post is you may have a weak ignition coil. What exactly is the problem??....3gdude
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