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desmonde
Nov 28, 2009, 12:56 PM
On my 98 Honda Accord 6 cyc. all dashboard lights will flash on for a second or two while driving and then go out. It happens intermittently. Car and all accessories work fine. Alternator was replaced recently. I need to make a 400 mile trip on Monday. Is it safe to drive?

TxGreaseMonkey
Nov 28, 2009, 05:03 PM
. Test and charge the battery. I would remove and fully charge the battery. Most auto parts stores will test and charge batteries for free. I'd have this done, prior to making the trip.

. Test the alternator, even though it is new (rebuilt?). The symptoms, that you described, are like an alternator that has worn brushes and dirty slip rings. If you installed a rebuilt, I would exchange it.

KISS
Nov 28, 2009, 06:42 PM
Another possibility is that the dash dimmer control has a worn spot. Move it from left to right both extremes a few times.