1989 Honda Accord Removing alternator

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MEDOC
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Electrical problem
1989 Honda Accord 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive 227K miles
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The 'charge' light came on while driving, it at first was intermittant & seemed rpm related.....
If you let the car sit it would charge initially until rpm's were increased....
I tried to remove the alternator, but after unbolting it could not get it past the bottom of the firewall....
So I cannot even get it out to test it...
Please tell me the engine does not need to come out to get at it.....
What route would a professional mechanic take to remove/reinstall it?.....
Thanks, Jeff
Jan 20, 2008 at 2:58 AM
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FWIW, you must remove the driver's side half shaft to BARELY get the alternator out from underneath.....
The problem was the bat (white wire) post on the alt.....
Caution: It tested good out of the vehicle, but when installed & under load & vibration it was intermitant due to internal issues.....
When I pushed on it (terminal on alternator) with a stick it would charge until you removed the stick & revved it......
Oct 16, 2018 at 4:27 AM
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