I got the replacement alternator at Autozone. I certainly hope they
don't sell bad parts. I have never had a problem with them before.

The belt is indeed tight, I did not install a new belt. I am thinking
I have a shorted out component somewhere.

loewent via CarKB.com wrote:
> where did you get the replacement alternator? Certain vendors have issues
> with bad diodes and faulty brush installations. Sometimes your 'new'
> alternator is simply bench tested with only the apparent bad parts being
> replaced.
>
> Is the belt tightened to specification? Did you install a new belt? This
> failure could be caused by a silent slip of the belt.
>
> t
>
> madman1991 wrote:
> >Ok, I am here seeking technical help in diagnosing a specific problem
> >with the charging system in my car.
> >
> >I have an 89 Honda Accord DX, carbureted.
> >
> >My battery light has been coming on intermittently. This weekend, I
> >installed a new battery, a new alternator and a new fuel pump. This
> >morning I was driving to work. At one point, the light flashed on and
> >off with the blinker light. Eventually it stayed on. If I turned off
> >all the accessories, then it would go out, until I got closer to work,
> >then it stayed on. I noticed all my lights were dimming, like the
> >battery was being drained. After I arrived to my parking spot, I shut
> >it off, and tried to restart it. It would not start, barely cranking
> >over...
> >
> >So, my if battery is new and the alternator is new, why would my
> >battery be dead after a short (20 minute) drive to work? Is there
> >something I am missing here?
>
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