1989 Honda Prelude Battery Warning Light comes on at 1700 +

1989 HONDA PRELUDE
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OTTERAGEOUS
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1989 Honda Prelude 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 155K miles

I just replaced the alternator with a rebuilt one. The system appears to be charging, but the battery light comes on over 1700 rpm. The battery was tested and outcome was "highly recommended" to replace. Is this a problem with the new rebuilt alternator or the battery?
Nov 10, 2009 at 10:58 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Otterageous,

Should be a problem with the alternator. When battery is bad, the charging indicator light is not affected.
Nov 19, 2009 at 10:49 AM
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