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 |
nomore9one4 |
Oct 30 2006, 09:47 AM
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Member of the Eastcoast Thread Killers Club Group: Members Posts: 2,666 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Pittsburgh,Pa.15237 Member No.: 14 Region Association: None |
I did mine in the car. Pain in the butt but it is doable. I bought a rebuilt Bosch for $110 at the auto parts store. The hardest part is you got to do everything by touch because you can not see much since it is all tucked away.Good luck!
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