manni786

In regards to my this thread https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...ml#post3951913


Culprit-Voltage Regulator on the Alternator.

Can any one tell me how hard it is to change this voltage regulator ? My MB is charging me $821 to change the voltage regulator. Obviously I am not going to pay that, so please tell me how easy it is to change a voltage regulator on an alternator. Thank you in Advance.

vinnyz

u have to raise the engine to get alternator out then on back side of alternator is the voltage regulator it's really a easy job sine i have had to take mine out 6 times . but if u have local place to rebuild alternator have it done . but raise engine and from underneath u have to take it out that way

vinnyz

also an old school test to do is start car and remove the negative side of battery and see if it shuts off if it does then its the alternator .. i have it go out a few times in my car so i test it like that now

manni786

Vinny, I sent you a message. Please reply whenever you get a chance. Thank you so much.
-Sal

Monika

SAL - did you manage to get a solution to your interior lights flickering??? I sem to be having the same issue & often get a message stating that the Number plate light is off ut when checked everything is working. WHY the RANDOM FLICKER of the lights - Can NOT understand. HELP if anyone has rectified this issue.

dyno

sorry for correcting but this cannot be left unedited

NEVER do that !
if you don't want to put at risk all your electronics.
(old school cars weren't so plenty with them)

just start car, switch on lights and check with a tester: if voltage shows around 13.9Volts and above, means the Alt is charging fine.

Monika

Thanks for the edit of the Old School.
Still looking for a lead on the Light Flickering issue.......

.trunzx

Sounds like the problem I was having: https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ml#post4112363

Monika

I have given my Mech the car to test & advice. I shall provide your input for the re-solution. Thanks - Hope it works for me too.