Defective Alternator or Regulator?, How big of a job to replace? FLAPS? |
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Defective Alternator or Regulator?, How big of a job to replace? FLAPS? |
computers4kids |
Oct 30 2006, 08:46 AM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
Bring you up to speed: I recently have had problems with engine run on after the key is turned off. Along with this the generator and oil light comes on as soon as you connect the battery. Everything electrical works but the alternator does appear to be putting out a higher voltage than I remember 14-15 volts at idle).
I came across this blurb on the bird board alternator troubleshooting: Alternator indicator lamp is on with key off. Alternator has failed, and diodes have shorted out. Replace alternator and in the meantime, disconnect battery to prevent complete draining of the battery. After a frustrating day ripping my car apart looking for bad grounds etc, this sounds like my problem is with the alternator. Would a bad relay board cause this? Which alternator/regulator would you buy? How big of a job is it? The reason I ask, I have a spare 2.0 in the garage with alternator and complete relay board. Is it worth the time to see if it works? Sorry for all the questions...I just don't want to start replacing parts hoping for a fix. Thanks, Mark |
bd1308 |
Oct 30 2006, 08:53 AM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
its a big enough job where I would go ahead abd buy the best alternator you can afford, bc you DONT want to do it twice.
Myth is that one can install a alternator with the engine in the car, but I cant picture being able to access both sides of the tin with the engine in a 914. If I were doing this job, I would just drop the engine. |
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