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Old 06-23-2014, 06:51 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Gasoline Fumes View Post
There might not be anything wrong. Honda uses alternators with two output levels and an electrical load detector. The ECU will reduce alternator output if there isn't much load on it. On my '91 Civic, any speed above 40 MPH should be 14 volts regardless of load. But I'm usually forcing the alternator into the low output mode.
i also have a 91 civic si and the cigarette lighter voltmeter stays around 14 all the time idling or driving.
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