i have been having some serious trouble with my alternator in my civic. 1989 4 Door, LX. I bought a refurbished one from Auto Zone last April 2004 and I had to replace it because the voltage regulator burnt out in december . A month later it happened again . and I had to replace it yesterday. (Note: I live In upstate NY and having bad weather and I have no splash guard on the driver side.) The a**hole at auto zone said i should check to see if there is a short but if there was wouldnt the battery fry? Well anyone with any info that could help me out please reply asap. Thank you