Charge light stays on

LEN23

MEMBER
2003 HONDA CRV
2.3L
4 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
223,223 MILES

I just replaced my alternator. My old was on it way out dim and flickering lights voltage jumping erratically. I got new find charge light was on my voltage reading good 13.5 volts drops bit on a load. Did see in the box eld on low charge not sure how relearn or detect the alternator replacement.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,747 POSTS

Hi,

Are you checking the voltage at the battery? I ask because 13.5 is good.

I attached a copy of the wiring schematic below for the charging system. Take a look through it. If you are getting 13.5 to the battery and the charge light is on, we will need to investigate the can-bus wiring. Check the fuses that are indicated as well. Make sure there is power to them as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Was it doing this prior to replacing the alternator?

Let me know. Also, the pic below was cut in two to make it readable for you. I did overlap the two pics so you can follow from one to the next.

Take care and let me know what you find.

Joe

See pics below.

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