Alternator bolt broke and my engine is failing

2003 HONDA CIVIC
153,300 MILES • 1.7L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIMMYQ10
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My alternator bolt broke, then my check engine light came on and my battery light as well. i tried checking my codes but overytime i plug in my obdii it doesn't let it read the codes.the rpm needle is not working either. the temperature isn't working as well. as i push the gas peddle for more speed it looses power and doesn't let me go more then 30 miles.
Jun 20, 2015 at 11:19 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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You will have to fix the alternator problem first, was it the adjuster bolt or the long mounting bolt?
Jun 20, 2015 at 10:14 PM
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JIMMYQ10
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I just bought a new alternator. It is the long bolt at the bottom of the alternator. I just replaced both of the mounting bolts
Jun 20, 2015 at 10:58 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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OK, better get a scan done and post the codes so we can see what is going on.
Jun 22, 2015 at 7:39 AM
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