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Lights cutting off while driving please help

Old Oct 2, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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Default Lights cutting off while driving please help

I have a 97 Accord V6 automatic. This morning on my way to work the headlights were cutting in and out, the battery light came on, the radio turned of and the instrument panel lights went to full bright. Any help would be much appreciated. If this is not where I'm supposed to post on this forum I am sorry, I just registered and this is my first posting. FYI the car only has 97xxx miles and I recently replaced the alternator. Thanks for your help.
 
Old Oct 2, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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I will move this to the correct forum for you..
Welcome to the HAF...
 
Old Oct 2, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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Thanks. Im still trying to figure the site out.
 
Old Oct 2, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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Take a look at the alternator and battery wiring and connections. Also check the belt tension on the alternator.

Even though you had the alternator replaced recently, it may be an issue with the alternator or voltage regulator (inside alternator).
 
Old Oct 5, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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You were right redbull-1 it was the voltage regulator. I've personally replaced a lot of alternators in my time but I've never had a car act up the way this one did but then again I've always had american cars. Thank you goes to the couple that replied to my post trying to help me. P.S Autozone parts suck.
 
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