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Old 10-04-2014, 03:18 PM   #1 (permalink)
redpoint5
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I want to kill my alternator!

I want to kill my alternator, but not permanently. There was another thread on here where someone experimented with an alternator kill switch, and accidentally killed their alternator. I think they grounded a signal wire and it ended up frying something. I'd like my alternator kill switch to also be capable of reviving the charge capabilities.

My car is an Acura TSX (Euro Honda Accord). Any thoughts on how to wire in an alternator kill switch without actually destroying the charging system? Do you have experience with alternator kill switches in a Honda?

Here is the charging system diagram of the TSX. Apparently it does have an ELD. If the image is too small to read, let me know and I'll see if there is a way to upload something larger.

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