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  1. 03-22-2010, 07:55 PM #1
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    Default 98 Civic LX (alternator)

    so my gf's car is fucking up. it wont start without a jump and we tested the battery and it fine.

    so i am assuming its the alternator so i want to take it out and have it tested. does anyone know where i can see a diagram to see where it is located before i decide to do this so i know what i need to grab from my parents place which is where my tools are at.
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    alternator is on its own bracket...i think i got one i can pull though
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    everyone knows vtec is a mate'n call
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    heres a halfway decent one but its in the same place i believe on all d series

    http://suspendedhatch.thecarthing.co...z1_diagram.gif
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    everyone knows vtec is a mate'n call
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    Quote Originally Posted by SlowEG9 View Post
    heres a halfway decent one but its in the same place i believe on all d series

    http://suspendedhatch.thecarthing.co...z1_diagram.gif
    yea the only honda motor ive ever worked with is an H series on my old prelude
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    firewall side on the drivers side.

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    Any parts store can test it in the car. Just charge the battery and drive it up there.

    Also could just be the cable, corrosion or bad connection.
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    Quote Originally Posted by solblu View Post
    Any parts store can test it in the car. Just charge the battery and drive it up there.
    i wouldnt do that. that just asking to get stuck on the side of the road.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Barefoot View Post
    i wouldnt do that. that just asking to get stuck on the side of the road.
    yea cus that happed to me.
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    yea dont want that to happen to me
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    just start the car and pull the positive cable off if it dies then the ALT is fried if it dont it could be just the battery cells are bad.
    Also if you have a volt or ohms meter you can test it compared to stock or required ratings yourself
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    diagram for removal / installation...

    http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/...ilton-s-access
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  12. 03-24-2010, 05:03 PM #12
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    I've driven from Atlanta to Augusta without an alternator belt on before. If you turn off all electronics you will make it 10-15miles to a parts store no problem. When you get there they will charge the battery for free and you can drive back home.

    If you are farther than that from a parts store it would probably be a bad idea.
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    Quote Originally Posted by solblu View Post
    I've driven from Atlanta to Augusta without an alternator belt on before. If you turn off all electronics you will make it 10-15miles to a parts store no problem. When you get there they will charge the battery for free and you can drive back home.

    If you are farther than that from a parts store it would probably be a bad idea.
    im calling bs

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  14. 03-26-2010, 11:35 PM #14
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    Disconnect your alternator and see how far you get before you call anything.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barefoot View Post
    im calling bs
    what car has a dedicated alternator belt that doesnt run anything else like the water pump and vac compressor, because you couldnt go from atl to augusta with no water pump.
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    Check the fuses under the dash first! I had the same issue with my 99 si and it was due to a poped fuse!
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  17. 03-29-2010, 12:39 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by WhoShotJR? View Post
    what car has a dedicated alternator belt that doesnt run anything else like the water pump and vac compressor, because you couldnt go from atl to augusta with no water pump.
    umm, all d and b series honda motors that i can think use the timing belt to turn the water pump, and have a separate belt for the alternator. just fyi
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