lordofthering

Hi,
Looks like my Voltage Regulator went bad and Battery Light with red color came on. I replaced brand new battery and still it is on. I have tested battery with voltmeter and volt does not increase above 12V by starting the car or putting gas. What I can gather is I may need Voltage Regulator or Alternator replaced. I checked all the contacts of battery and it looks fine.

I want to check it out with alternator and see if i can change the regulator if someone can provide me exact location of alternator/regulator and how can I replace it. I want to try replacing regulator first.

Thanks in Advance

Tony_AMG

Same thing happened to me 2 weeks ago. My Alternator took a crap and i replaced it with a rebuilt Bosch OEM one. Light went away for me. I would do it since it cost me $187+60 Core Charge

lordofthering

Did you change it by yourself, if yes, Did you change it from bottom of car or did you reach out from top ?. Can you please give me location where Alternator is ?

Why did you not change Voltage Regulator only ?.

Tony_AMG

Nah I had my buddy do it since he's Star Certified. He used a lift to do it, I did not see do it but I'd rather not take any chances with it since I already knew it was the alternator since i had to tow it from ny house to my job cause it would not run because of low voltage. But yeah I had him replace the v-belt and the supercharger belt as well with a few pulleys. Luke u said I rather not take chances.