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1984 honda prelude battery on

The battery light came on this am while i was out and about. assume it is the alternator or voltage regulator. is the voltage reg part of the alternator or seperate? how can i deterrmine which is bad (if that is the problem) without making an unnecessary purchase? Thanks in advance for your help

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Have the same problem already switched alternator and regulator and harness and the light is still on???? HELP ME PLEASE

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Do u have the carbureted or fuel injected model? (both were available that year) The carb. model has a separate voltage regulator which is mounted on the right front shock tower. The fuel injected model is inside the alternator, under the end cover.
Have the alt. tested before u purchase a new one to make sure that's the problem. Most parts stores will check it for free. Be sure to disconnect the neg. battery cable before u start to remove it. Let me know how u make out. Curt

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