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2001 Honda Accord Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Battery, Air bag.
Mileage: 285,000 miles.

Asked on January 24, 2013

Honda Accord Alternator Problem

I have checked battery and alternator and everything is OK , sometime the alternator will charge the battery and sometime not, electric window will fonctionned and sometime not, air bag will be activated and sometime not.
What could be the cause of this situation .
Thank you
Pierre..
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Answer

Replied on January 24, 2013

Could be a alternator slowing failing or a loose connection somewhere.Do you have a multi meter to do some testing?

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Replied on January 24, 2013

yes what should I test

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Replied on January 24, 2013

Which engine do you have?Need to know so I can look up the correct info.

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Replied on January 24, 2013

4 cyl

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Replied on January 24, 2013

Motor=2.4

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Replied on January 25, 2013

Let's start with when it doesn't charge if there is power to the black wire with a yellow stripe and the black or white wire at the alternator?

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