1990 acura integra alternator only turns on when I flick headlights on and off

Asked by Chris Dec 28, 2018 at 07:45 PM about the 1990 Acura Integra RS Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My alternator only turns kicks on when I flick my
lights on but the battery light constantly stays on
but you can tell when the alternator is on when the
battery light gets bright when you hit the gas and
dims when you don't. I've put a new battery and
alternator and still have the same problem

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There's a 20 amp fuse in the fuse block that is most likely blown,, or a new bad alternator. I hope this helps, take care

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