Battery Dash Light On & Off? Honda Electronic Load Detector Malfunction

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This video will show you how to replace a defective Electronic Load Detector (ELD) on a 2008 Honda Accord. The ELD device is common to most Honda vehicles and is located in the fuse box. The failure symptoms would be the battery malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) flickering on and off and an erratic voltage output reading while driving the car. Meanwhile, while the car is stationary, the battery may indicate a full charge and the alternator would be outputting over 13v. The easiest way to perform a malfunction test is to plug into your 12v accessory socket (aka cigarette lighter socket) a 12v DC portable voltage display adapter plug that provides a continuous voltage output reading. Another method would be to use a multimeter tapped into the accessory socket lines or a scan tool plugged into the OBDII port that displays real time voltage data.

The ELD was purchased from a local Honda dealer for a little over $7.00. Due to the frequent failures of the ELD, the dealers tend to hold inventory of this part.

Parts and Specialty Tools:

Cigarette Lighter Voltage Meter

11-Inch x 1/2-Inch Diameter Hose Pliers for Easy Removal and Installation of Automotive Hoses and Fittings

Genuine Honda 38255-S5A-003 Electronic Load Detector Unit

Dorman 601-019 Electronic Load Detector (Works with Acura RSX 2006, Honda CIVIC 2001-2005, CR-V 2002-2006, Element 2006-2011, Fit 2007-2008)

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JerichoStephen
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Worked like a champ. It extinguished the intermittent battery light. I think I blew mine when I disconnected the alternator signal wire with the engine running. Drove it like that for a couple of months, no harm. Your video was spot on for my 2012 Accord V6. Thank you.

arnoldanderson
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Omg! I've been searching for so long for why my battery light is on after changing battery and alternator! Thanks for this post!

silenthaiku
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Thank you for the VIDEO!!!! BOSS! I just ordered an ELD for my 2010 Honda Accord EX-L Coupe. I had electrical issues for years that started with my whole dashboard burning out and had to get a replacement. Main Battery Fuse once went out too and had to replace it as well. I found out later on that when I bought the car it was rebuilt and the power cables were cut by the firemen when the original owner had an accident. Then the mechanic soldered them and put a metal screw zip-tie on it (crap job). Past last 3 years I had a battery icon come on randomly sometimes for 2-5-20 minutes, I've changed the battery twice, starter, alternator and finally last weekend the charging cables. The battery icon still comes on randomly (alternator is good 14+ charging and tested)...my only solution now would be this ELD. I will update this post once I do receive it and install it. Just wanted to let some people know if they had a similar issue in the past as me.

PKAL
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Thanks for posting this. 2007 odyssey new alternator, battery and belt one year ago. Today the battery light started coming on. Checked battery and alternator. Both were good. I had no idea where to go next until I stumbled across your video. Thanks

joellord
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I’m praying this solves my problem. Alternator and battery recently replaced and I’ve had this issue. Thank you for the knowledge!

johntarver
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This is exactly what I need to do tomorrow. My IG-main and drivers side fuse box fuse is blown. It’s the long second one you pulled out. I didn’t know how to get it out until I saw this. 😊😊😊

Thank u 4 ur vid.

traciburn
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The grease is to keep moisture out of the electrical connections.

Ilikeryche
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One month we got an intermittent battery sign (not flashing), but it would stay on for a few seconds and come back. A few days later while driving all lights on the dashboard flashed on 2014 Odyssey and van almost died. We replaced the alternator. After 1-month similar battery sign is back. Tested both battery and alternator, both good. Honda dealer told us spool value is leaking oil but independent mechanic did not find leaks. Even if spool value is leaking can it destroy the alternator in 1 month ?

psh
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Thanks for posting this. It helped me know where to start looking for the same issue I was having on a 2002 Honda Accord. Lots of older Hondas have the same or similar issue.

musico
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2005 Honda CRV does not have an ELD. But same symptoms. Do I need to replace the fusebox?

jamesmonteverde
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I have a honda accord 04 when I step in brake the battery light will flash on then go off. Wonder if this is why

salinaspride
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I have 2003 honda accord coupe v6 battery icon flashin....battery new and everything showing normal i was thinking maybe be alternater fuse what you think?

willpage
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@hardlyMovingpro did you have problems with dimming blinking dashlights and headlights?? i have a honda crv 2005 and have these issues, the voltage do not fluctuate like yours but it does changes while driving, last time i replaced alternator and battery it looked like it helped for a little bit but the issue came back again

dannynica
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I have an 04 Honda accord LX, 2.4.
I replaced my ELD part # 38231-SDA-A01. I can't remember but does the center post facing downward, is there a connector that plugs into that post?

elieli
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Is this the old version of a honda battery sensor? The newer hondas have a sensor right on the negative terminal

joe.dasilva
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Great video, my battery light don't come on, i just get the, checking system . Its a warning . Ping, ping, check charging system .
I changed the alternator, new belt, battery was test . Good ....
I also put a test in the cigarette input ...goes from 12 to 14, high rpm ..
What are you thinking it could be ? Eld part

edgardomatos
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Don't know if you're still responding to this vid, but awesome explanation of the process. I just bought a 2009 accord coupe yesterday that has been garaged kept most of its life. This battery light just started coming on for around 20-30 seconds at a time then will disappear for several hours, before reappearing. Looks like I'm going to start at the lowest level and work my way up by trying this out first before messing with the alternator. Both alt & battery show good voltage when tested, so the issue for this light has to be something else.

kendrickthomas
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Just replaced the Electrical load detector on 2011 Honda Pilot. the part cost me around $5 with tax, but the just required disconnecting, removing and disassembling the main fuse box on the right side shock tower. Not hard but tedious work. This is after replacing the alternator which I thought was failing cause of an intermittent flashing battery idiot light on the dashboard. Looks like it fixed the issue

gerardoguzman
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For some reason your Honda looks diff than mine. I am replacing the sensor today. I replaced it in October, after replacing the battery, and alternator, then I started getting the check charge system error again when I hit my brakes at the light or stop sign. I think my sensor was faulty since everything else looked good when I first put the new sensor on. Heck the fuel economy when up and the mpg. If not, I guess I can check that part. I wish I could see the part without taking it apart. I’m truly tired of unhooking the battery at this point. BTW…. Thank you for the video!!!!

CourtneyPeach