 Voltage Regulator, Bosch original or new solid state? |
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| billh1963 |
 Jul 15 2014, 02:18 PM
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Car Hoarder!  Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States  |
There are several threads on this issue but no definitive answer that I have found.
I need to replace the voltage regulator on one of the 914's. I see there is the original style Bosch for around $100 and the new solid state units starting around $20 I know the original style works. But the idea of solid state for less money is appealing. For a casual driver (not racing, auto crossing, etc.) does anyone have any negative experiences with the solid state units? |
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| luskesq |
Jul 15 2014, 02:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 24-October 10 From: Fresno, CA Member No.: 12,303 Region Association: Central California |
I've had a solid state for a number of years with no issues and if I needed to replace would buy another.
Keith |
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| 914Sixer |
Jul 15 2014, 02:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,870 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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The new Bosch metal ones are solid state. They are half the size of the old style. You are probably paying extra for the Bosch name. On the flip side, the solid state one I bought did not fit the relay board the way I liked. It was about 1/8 short and was bent at an angle over the side. Try the cheap regulator from Beru. Around $35.
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| Drums66 |
 Jul 15 2014, 03:32 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(luskesq @ Jul 15 2014, 01:50 PM)  I've had a solid state for a number of years with no issues and if I needed to replace would buy another. Keith ...Same here(solid state) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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| MrHyde |
Jul 15 2014, 06:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 13-October 10 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 12,268 Region Association: None |
I just switched to a old analog one from a solid state.. Got a beru one from the FLAPS and it didn't quite fit but once I made new screw holes in the side of the relay panel it was just fine.. while driving it was constantly around 14-15 volts. Put in a new analog style Bosch VR and now it stays constant at 13 volts and fits properly..
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| billh1963 |
Jul 16 2014, 05:52 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
Thank you for the replies. I'll get a solid state one and give it a try. However, I will need to pay attention to it. From what I have read MrHyde's experience is not unique...several people have had trouble with overvoltage.
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| GeorgeRud |
Jul 16 2014, 06:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Many years ago, we had a German fellow in Chicago that ran an electrical rebuilding shop. I was having some issues with my original voltage regulator and wanted to buy another one. He had the equipment (and interest) to check the original, and said it just needed adjustment. He adjusted it, but I bought a new one as well just to be sure and have a spare. That was over 20 years ago, so I think those old Bosch ones were pretty well made back then as the new one is still in the box in my front trunk.
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| type47 |
Jul 28 2014, 05:40 AM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Any advice as to which VR I should ask for at my FLAPS? Part number, model number, manufacturer ...
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