1990 Honda Prelude Charging system doesn't work

1990 HONDA PRELUDE
186,404 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ADKI11
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I change my alternator. It does not charge. The battery light does not turn on, even when I do the blub check. The rpm goes to 2000 and stays there all other gauges don't work. Please help I love this car
May 5, 2010 at 10:11 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Test the alternator, all the fusible links and wiring from the alternator to the ignition switch and the ignition switch itself
May 5, 2010 at 10:49 AM
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ADKI11
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I tested all fuses. The alternator is good. It getting power to all wire to the voltage regulator except the one to the ecu
May 5, 2010 at 11:32 AM
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