1991 Honda Accord battery or alternator ?

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MARCHILL84
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Electrical problem
1991 Honda Accord 4 cyl 215168 miles

i recently had a battery light come on when the brakes were applied however, once i accelerated the battery light went away this problem continued until eventually the dash gauges failed to work and the lights started to dim. I revved the car up to about 4 on the rpm gauge and the problem stopped for a bout two weeks until the problem continued again. When i turned the vehicle off it didnt start without a boost. After receiving a boost the car ran fine for about 3 weeks at which time the problems continued. can anyone help me with this problem as to whether it may be a battery or alternator problem or something completely different?
Oct 21, 2010 at 2:32 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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It sound's like you have a bad alternator but you have to start by having the battery charged and tested and then have the alternator tested.
Oct 21, 2010 at 2:35 PM
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