Dash lights flickering

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Jul 14, 2017 | 05:23 AM

#21

912S2k

Joined: Mar 2017

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Originally Posted by MasterForce

there was a same thread couple weeks ago.... Technically its not the alternator but the rectifier. The diodes have gone bad hence the flickering. Just replacing the rectifier will make it go away. You can get one from majestic honda for 150 and install it in about 2 hrs. i also used the service manual step by step because it was the first time i did this.

I'll be going this route, my dash lights are flickering.

Jul 14, 2017 | 06:31 AM

#22

afzan

Joined: Mar 2010

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From: Toronto

I got a $30 rectifier and $5 brush holder off ebay and followed the diy -- it fixed my dash flickering

100% NEW ALTERNATOR RECTIFIER FOR HONDA S2000 2.0L 2.2L 2000-2009 021580-4850
ALTERNATOR BRUSH HOLDER LEXUS TOYOTA 1989-2005 NIPPONDENSO DENSO W/BRUSHES | eBay

DIY : https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-un...ement-1171989/

Jul 14, 2017 | 06:32 AM

#23

Afterfire

Joined: Jun 2013

Posts: 339

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From: Wilmington, NC

Got a slight flickering at idle last week. Its more pronounced with AC on but goes away if rpm's are over idle. Ordered a $30 rectifier off ebay. We'll see how it does.