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2004 ML350 Brake warning light on with ABS,BAS/ESP, 4-ETS

Old Mar 7, 2015 | 01:38 PM
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Joe, it seems your voltage regulator on the alternator is overcharging, hence all this codes.
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Old Mar 7, 2015 | 02:25 PM
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Art, OK I will replace alternator and try again.

Thanks Joe,

What should be the max alt voltage at idle?
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Old Mar 7, 2015 | 02:48 PM
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NO!!! Not the alternator!!! It is the voltage regulator on the alternator that is a known culprit. At idle without load & without revving close to 13,8

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Old Mar 7, 2015 | 03:05 PM
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OK but I have a alternator shop that I will buy a remanufactured alternator that will have a new regulator.... Or should I just change the regulator? Is it easy to change?

Thanks joe
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Old Mar 7, 2015 | 03:40 PM
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Just the regulator. Its very easy when the alternator is out.
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Old Mar 7, 2015 | 04:18 PM
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It is a bosch alt
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Old Mar 7, 2015 | 04:28 PM
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Bosch part # of the regulator?
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Old Mar 7, 2015 | 06:37 PM
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Art,
I replaced the Alternator and the regulator now charging system is charging at 14.4 at idle. ABS lights are still on and will not reset. when I do go to reset it the red brake lights comes and first and then the 3 yellow lights come on ABS BAS/ESP & EST Do not know what to check next?? Thanks Joe.
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