2005 CLK500 (w209) ALTERNATOR- voltage regulator
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2005 CLK500 (w209) ALTERNATOR- voltage regulator
Hello, Is it possible just to change out the 'voltage regulator' part on my alternator instead of replacing the whole unit? I tried google but got nowhere.... Thanks- Nicky
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2006 E55, 2012 GLK350 & 1992 190e sportline
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Thank you- I thought it would be a possibility seeing how they sell just the "voltage regulator" part of the alternator on Amazon, but I have already called 3 shops locally and none of them do it- they say they used to, but not anymore and just to replace the entire alternator...... I was trying to save some money but it looks like that won't happen now since the shops won't do it. Thank you though!!!
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2006 E55, 2012 GLK350 & 1992 190e sportline
Thank you- I thought it would be a possibility seeing how they sell just the "voltage regulator" part of the alternator on Amazon, but I have already called 3 shops locally and none of them do it- they say they used to, but not anymore and just to replace the entire alternator...... I was trying to save some money but it looks like that won't happen now since the shops won't do it. Thank you though!!!
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The reason most shops replace the whole thing is because they are buying Chinese remans and that's the way they come. Also, the problem is sometimes a worn pole, which means replacing the whole alternator. Mine on the SL went out and I ended up replacing it with a lifetime warranty Chinese reman unit fro Advance Auto. It was slightly more expensive than ordering the regulator. But this way, I will never pay again.
