Voltage Regulator?
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Voltage Regulator?
Hello all,
I think my voltage regulator is going out, Is it possible to just change out the regulator or do I need to buy a new alternator? I've done some baseline troubleshooting and everything is pointing towards the voltage regulator. (I won't go into details).
Any inputs would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Rusty
I think my voltage regulator is going out, Is it possible to just change out the regulator or do I need to buy a new alternator? I've done some baseline troubleshooting and everything is pointing towards the voltage regulator. (I won't go into details).
Any inputs would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Rusty
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Yes. The regulator is a normal wear part and can be replaced. This may be of assistance.
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Cool,
Thanks Marcus. I thought it was possible, But I wanted to make sure and ask you experts. You guys haven't steered me wrong yet.
Regards,
Rusty
Wow thanks for the article!
Thanks Marcus. I thought it was possible, But I wanted to make sure and ask you experts. You guys haven't steered me wrong yet.
Regards,
Rusty
Wow thanks for the article!
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I have some answers, but WILLIAMS707 (what's the 707 stand for?) has THE answers!
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...rk-lights.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...rk-lights.html
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I think i may have the same problem. when i'm behind a red light and i press on my window switches even if the window is already down my car shakes a bit, is this what the problem is? thanks marcus in advanced.
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I too may be experiencing simlar issue. When stopped at red light, my interior dash lights seem to dim and car seems to want to stall out. I usually prevent this by holding the brake and giving a little bit of gas to keep the rpms up. If i try to roll windows up or down, the dash lights also dim. Do you think voltage regulator is suspect for these symptoms? Thanks in advance for your input.
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I too may be experiencing simlar issue. When stopped at red light, my interior dash lights seem to dim and car seems to want to stall out. I usually prevent this by holding the brake and giving a little bit of gas to keep the rpms up. If i try to roll windows up or down, the dash lights also dim. Do you think voltage regulator is suspect for these symptoms? Thanks in advance for your input.
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VIP and 928, using option number 24 of the AC diagnostics will tell you how much voltage you've got at various times. That's one way of determining if the voltage regulator is worn out. If it drops to 12.anything (while running), that's low for my car - and the ECU will do wacky things with low voltage.
A rough idle may be motor mounts. Those are normal wear items.
A rough idle may be motor mounts. Those are normal wear items.
Last edited by MarcusF; Oct 31, 2009 at 01:41 AM.
