How do we know if the voltage regulator is bad?
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2004 E55 AMG, 2008 G55 AMG
How do we know if the voltage regulator is bad?
I just removed my alternator after receiving the battery charge in red today and the car died on the freeway and I had to be towed home. My voltage regulator looks worn down, but my brushes are still touching the center piece of the alternator, should I still replace or just have the alternator checked at autozone first. hoping for a quick fix!
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2004 E55 AMG, 2008 G55 AMG
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No idea about those guys. However, if I ordered one tonight from autohausAZ (and they are currently closed), it would be at my front door on Tuesday with normal shipping. SD is probably the same.
I've never had one last 100K miles. For me its a lot less. Being a normal wear part, you may want to keep a spare. I do.
I've never had one last 100K miles. For me its a lot less. Being a normal wear part, you may want to keep a spare. I do.
