it sounds like the alternator assy-unless the cables from the alternator cables to the battery are fried, but it is most likely the alternator-if you have a voltmeter, with the car running, check battery voltage-if it is below 14 volts or above, like if it read 12.7 or less or like 15.7 and above, the alternator is the culprit. i have a 99 1.6L and it didi the same thing to me. good luck
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The alternator is indeed the culprit. The only problem is life would be too easy if things went as planned 
I'm currently trying to extract the alternator bracket bolt that attaches to the block:bs::bs::bs:....Looks like its been broken for a long time
I'm currently trying to extract the alternator bracket bolt that attaches to the block:bs::bs::bs:....Looks like its been broken for a long timeNew Problem at hand
Well I got the alternator changed out so I decide to take a 150-200mile trip to take my daughter home. Along the way I notice the battery and brake light would flicker on and off. After playing around, I noticed it would back off if I gave it some throttle. Does anyone have any idea why this could be? Is my belt not tight enough? Too tight?
Oh yea, it doesn't do it at idle(in Park is all I checked).
Here's some vids of the problem:
Well I got the alternator changed out so I decide to take a 150-200mile trip to take my daughter home. Along the way I notice the battery and brake light would flicker on and off. After playing around, I noticed it would back off if I gave it some throttle. Does anyone have any idea why this could be? Is my belt not tight enough? Too tight?
Oh yea, it doesn't do it at idle(in Park is all I checked).
Here's some vids of the problem:
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Alternator removal
It was a pain removing alternator. It took a long time.... Including removing exhaust manifol covers and yes, both belts and tires etc.
But now I could do it in half the time
For me, to have it bench test and checked out at Autozone was good that I did not have to replace it. It turns out I had a corrosion on the positive terminal at the engine fuse box causing a no start.
It was a pain removing alternator. It took a long time.... Including removing exhaust manifol covers and yes, both belts and tires etc.
But now I could do it in half the time
For me, to have it bench test and checked out at Autozone was good that I did not have to replace it. It turns out I had a corrosion on the positive terminal at the engine fuse box causing a no start.
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