gauges randomly drop to zero, the lights dim and flicker?

2001 HONDA CIVIC
221,060 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SJCLEM
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I've already replaced the battery, alternator, and radiator, but the issue persists.

The car's gauges randomly drop to zero, the lights dim and flicker, and I eventually lose all power. I need someone with experience troubleshooting electrical or other potential issues with older Civics.
Nov 18, 2024 at 8:22 AM
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It sounds like the positive battery cable could be bad. Can I ask if the alternator is charging the battery when the engine is running? This guide can help us see:

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

If it is not charging let's check the fuse #10 and #4 in the under-dash fuse panel, this guide can help, and I have included the fuse locations as well.

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

Here are the wiring diagrams for the charging system as well so you can see how it works. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Nov 18, 2024 at 11:50 AM
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