Electrical problem?

1996 HONDA CIVIC
125,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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KBAKER51
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I have a 96 Honda Civic automatic. Last Sat I lowered the passenger side power window about a fourth and it would not go back up. Then later in the day while driving it, it started********, the speedometer kept bouncing all around, the check engine light came on and lights (brake lights) started going on and off. Obviously a problem in the electrical system?
Jan 4, 2011 at 2:04 AM
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KHLOW2008
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It could be more than one fault. Erratic speedometer are usually due to faulty Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) and would trigger the CEL.

It could also be a fault with the Integrated Control Unit.
Jan 4, 2011 at 5:18 PM
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