Hi, I have a 1997 accord se. I've replace the battery and alternator in the last 2 weeks. monday it went dead again while driving. gauges and dash go dim. then won't start without a jump. I took it back to autozone and had the system tested. took a long drive the next day it was fine. yesterday it did it again. today as well. I wiggled the wires from the back of alternator. it seemed at one point the idle went up and the lights got brighter. I can't figure out why it's not fully charging. any help I would really appreciate it.
thanks, mando

 

You need to check all your grounds, and connections. Check and make sure there are no loose or broken wires. Check your battery cables themselves as well. Go to your auto parts store and get yourself a test light and test all your wires.

 

Make sure that all the wiring is ok,,If ok,, i would have a shop test the charge system,,,,,,,belt adjusted properly ? battery connections all tight and clean ?? could also have a voltage drain ..

 

Check the wires coming from the alternator first, as this is most likely your culpret.

 

thanks everyone. I will get on it right now. thanks for the help guys!!!

 

Get a dual test light if you can. They are able to test the positive connections and your grounds. I paid like 20 dollars for mine at oreilleys.