i went to get my car today i bought it but dont know wuts wrong wit it. the battery was completly dead and i had to jump it. and then it started and i drove it around the block and then when i got back it died. so i jumped it again n then started it then let it sit for like two mins and went to drive away and it clunked out again. and then jumped it and drove it back to my sisters which was a block away and it shut off there too so i jus left it please let me know wut it is or could be thanx

 

battery is most likely toasted

change battery, get a digital multi meter, start car and check voltage at battery and it should be at around 14.2v if its lower then get the alternator checked at your local shop like pepboys for a fee of around $20.

Battery should fix it though

 

take your car to autozone or an automotive store.

have them test ur battery and your charging system...

alternator would be my best guess...

get a new battery.

 

and also if it is the alternator how much would it cost for a new one and would i need to take it to a shop or would i be able to do it myself and if i gotta take it to a shop how much would that prolly be. thnkz

 

yea sounds like an alternator if it dies after jumping it. alternator runs bout 150 rebuilt and its an easy repair. remove two electrical connections and make sure the belt is tight but not too tight

 

Is this the car you said was leaking/burning oil over at this thread:
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...25#post2841025

Has the oil issue been solve or is this an additional problem?

 

yeah it is but i jus found out it needs a new valve cover gasket


n is there any where that shows me how to change the alternator cuzi gotta go really far to my car n then try fixing it theere cuz im not goin all the way back there

 

if you have the money, or you dont know how or have the tools to fix it, take it to a shop.

That altenator location is somewhat frustrating, and with a previouly bad valve cover gasket there is gonna be oil everywhere... so replacing that alt is going to be a less than fun experiance.

 

could nebody tell me step by step how to install the alternator to my 89 accord lx

 

im sure it has been posted, nobody enjoys reposting a how-to... and if it has not been coverd here, im sure that 3geez.com has it (im pretty sure thats the site) ... or you could go to autozone and get a manual which has a how-to for almost anything you need to do on your accord.