How do I know if my Honda Civic alternator is bad?
Take the battery to Autozone and have it tested. If it’s holding a charge, you have a bad alternator. Another sign it’s the alternator is that your battery warning light on the dash should have been lit for about 30 min (with your headlights on) before the headlights started flickering. RE: BATTERY OR ALTERNATOR??
How do I know if my alternator relay is bad?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Ignition Relay
- Car suddenly stalls while operating. One of the most common symptoms of a failed ignition relay is a car that suddenly stalls while operating.
- Car not starting. Another symptom of a faulty ignition relay is a no power condition.
- Dead battery.
- Burned relay.
How do you check a Honda Civic alternator?
Start the engine, and touch the red and black test leads to the battery. If the alternator is functioning properly, the voltage displayed on the meter will be around 13.5 volts. If the voltage displayed is the same or less than battery voltage, replace the alternator.
How do you know if your alternator is shorted?
Disconnect the big main cable to the alternator and see if the short goes away. If it does, then use your meter to measure the ohms between the alternator post and the alternator case. You should have continuity in one direction and if you switch leads you’ll have no continuity.
How much does it cost to replace an alternator on a Honda Civic?
The average cost for a Honda Civic alternator replacement is between $516 and $849. Labor costs are estimated between $113 and $142 while parts are priced between $403 and $706.
What brand alternator does Honda use?
The Denso reman is exactly what the Honda dealer sells and is the OEM alternator remanufactured by the OEM.
How long does a Honda Civic alternator last?
about seven years
How Long Does an Alternator Last? Most alternators last between 80,000 and 150,000 miles, or about seven years. Though there are some conditions which can cause an alternator to wear out quicker, such as: Alternator quality.
How do you know if its battery or alternator?
An illuminated dashboard light can indicate a problem with an automobile charging system. However, a very simple way to check if the alternator is working is to run the car and disconnect the positive terminal of the battery. If the vehicle stops running, then you probably have a bad alternator.
What causes Honda Civic alternator not to work?
Honda alternator is controlled by the engine computer so it cannot be diagnosed by any one that does not have a computer link to the manufacturer – not even me. I have all kinds of tricks to diagnose electrical problems but they will not work on this lousy &%^*^&$& product.
Why does my Honda Civic LX not start?
Honda Civic sometimes fails to start, battery is brand new, mystery problem! My 2006 Honda Civic LX has 120,000 miles. About a month ago I stopped for gas, and when I got back into the car, it wouldn’t start.
How many volts does a Honda Civic have?
Your Civic has a 2-stage alternator charging system. The meter should read ~12.6V when your key is first turned to AUX, then 13.8-14.5V after it starts. After the battery has been recharged sufficiently while driving, the meter will alternate between 12.8 and 14.5 or so volts.
Why is my Honda Civic battery not working?
Battery would make sense as I started having trouble a week or two after the new one… the old one simply saw it’s life end thanks to the South Florida heat and needed to be replaced. If you told the mechanic that you had just replaced the battery, they might not have tested it.
