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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Default Ive got a battery light.

But it doesnt seem to be your average one. It's a 1990 Civic LX Sedan. Ive replaced the alternator twice and the battery 4 times, and it hasnt gone off. Ive multi-metered the alternator plug and the only thing Im getting is that the ECU isnt telling the alternator to charge. I took out the harness, checked for breaks, no such luck. The last thing on my list is replacing the ELD, but I cant find one.

What am I missing? What havent I done?


Thank you in advance.
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Default Re: Ive got a battery light.

Check for 14V+ at the battery with the engine on, then check for a break in the indicator light if you see 14V.
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Default Re: Ive got a battery light.

I will try this tomorrow. Any more suggestions?
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Default Re: Ive got a battery light.

damn chris... that sucks that you haven't gotten the 4 door right. good luck with it. if you need another hand or anything, hit me up and i'll be glad to help.

-beezy
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Maybe one of your wiring(s) is touching metal. Look at your charging wiring system and inspect it. Sometimes the wiring can be pressed up against something and get squeezed like a toothpaste and there's no electrons passing thru. Look over on those wirings.

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