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1989 Honda Accord Battery Light

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KCSTANG
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I have a 1989 Honda Accord LX 175,000 miles. I had the battery light come on last week. Checked battery and alternator, all good. this am, I travel about 15-20 miles from home to work. Once I got to work and backed into a space, the engine revved tried to kick down before I turned off, no good, sputtered turned back on and then still revving had to turn off and again sputtered for a few seconds. Help, what do I need to look at.
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Feb 27, 2006 at 3:33 AM
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FISHERMAN
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check your alternator again.. sometimes the brushes are gone and they make an sporadic contact thats why you think its good...

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Feb 27, 2006 at 6:04 AM
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Recheck the alternator, especially the brushes. Worn brushes can make intermittent contact, so the alternator may test good but still cause the battery light.

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The owner of a 1989 Honda Accord LX with 175,000 miles reported a battery light after battery and alternator checks looked good. After a 15-20 mile drive, the engine revved, tried to kick down, and sputtered when parking. The expert advised rechecking the alternator because worn brushes can cause sporadic contact.

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