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All lights on 2000 honda civic flicker

At engine idle flicker is not noticiable. But increase rpm and headlights and all dash lights quickly surge up and down- a slight flickering. Radio is also affected. Is this the alternator? brushes? No starting problem. Is there a modulator? How do I troubleshoot this problem?
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You have a bad alternator......

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Sounds like you have a voltage regulator problem which is in the alternator, not changable. would recommend taking it to a battery store and have them do a load test. more and likely you need a new alternator

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Everyone that's on here saying it's a bad alternator and the most common problem is fuse number 15! Especially if you have aftermarket exhaust

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