1996 Honda Civic bad alternator

1996 HONDA CIVIC
165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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1996 Honda Civic mileage: 165,000. My engine wasn't starting so I took it to a friend's auto shop to have it worked on. He found that the alternator was bad and the engine flooded. I got the alternator fixed but the battery still won't charge. The mechanic mentioned something about the IG wire or the L wire wasn't properly connected to the exciter on the alternator so the alternator wasn't being "told" to work. What does this mean exactly? My father and I are going to attempt to fix this but we need some help. Thanks for your assistance.

Jan 4, 2011 at 1:25 AM
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The wire the mechanic is talking about is a small wire that provides 12-volts to the alternator when the key is on. The 12-volts signals the alternator to start working. Your car was originally equipped with this wire, so it is probably there somewhere, located close to the wiring loom next to the alternator.
Jan 4, 2011 at 4:46 AM
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