Lights dimming

[js593]

I redid most of my ground wires, and all my coroded power wires, as well as the main ground line. and still my car seems to have a lack of power (all the lights dim if i put my turning signal on, or if i have my sub on.. like its more then usuall, even if i just tap the gas, i can see a significant drain in power... other then my alternator/battery being replaced, what else could i try?

[accordztech]

definitly alternator and battery a good check....

id actually check the voltage to see how much its dropping....cause just lights dimming isnt enough sometimes.....

[js593]

Yeah, im getting an alternator rebuilt with custom brushes, regulator, and one other custom peice in it (controls how much output the alternator gives) by a local shop, they said its 85 for the rebuilt, and 20 for the parts.. not too bad if you ask me. im also looking into other options though...

[TheNextAZN]

i'd check battery power with volt meter ... and are lights dimming once u hit ur brakes?

[js593]

Surprisingly, not when i hit my brakes, but when i put my turn signal on, or use an accessory.. so yeah, im kinda confused atm.

[preludeman92]

Don't forget about the electic load detector. That can go bad. In newer accords (98+ 4cyl especially) the ELD is slow to react letting the lights dim and such. Unfortunately there isn't really a fix for it except for replacing the fuse box.

[Alex13mod]

i'd check battery power with volt meter ... and are lights dimming once u hit ur brakes?

i get that problem when hitting breaks. or use an accessory.

[TheNextAZN]

i get that problem when hitting breaks. or use an accessory.

battery might be loosing it's charge.. cells are dying