freddofrog
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I'm wondering if the ELD unit is a bit faulty
If it is due to the fact it's not Denso, then it must be incompatibility with the control signals from the ECM, and/or I'd also suspect that there isn't a clutch in the alternator. I've always been puzzled about this clutch in the alternator, I've always thought that it must be there for when the engine is being started to reduce load on the aux belt. Maybe it's also supposed to do the same thing when the engine rpm is being artificially reduced by braking, possibly the ECM also cuts the signals to the regulator.StuH said:I've tried that but it happens so quick! I have the workshop manual and I've been tracing the wiring looking for culprits however I'm coming to the conclusion that the ELD isn't 100% with remanufactured alternators. I'm saying this because the US and Oz forums have far more experience with this problem and everyone seems to have happened after the original alternator has been replaced with a reman unit, those that have used a Denso unit don't seem to have an issue.
I've started a new thread on this --> http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/23655-honda-cars-have-no-more-problems-with-aftermarket-parts-than-any-other-manufacturers/Jon_G said:Honda cars have no more problems with aftermarket parts than any other manufacturers. That's a baseless myth widely pushed on another Honda forum by people who don't have the knowledge, experience and/or confidence to buy parts and services from elsewhere. Plenty of manufacturers supply parts at least as good as OEM, often better (admittedly there is also a lot of poor stuff about, so you do need to have some grasp of what you're buying).
You could have had your alternator electrically checked out before binning it, perhaps by an auto-electrician.
On diesel models, the overrun clutch IS in the pulley. Not sure about yours.
It's certainly looking good after another day free of battery lights and messages.freddofrog said:I reckon it's now sorted
Topping up the battery?StuH said:It's certainly looking better than it did seven days ago! Picked up some Honda PSF today, will be the next job.