Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:20:57 -0500 From: Chris Ault <caultnopsamna.com> Subject: Re: Alternator going?
yup, definitely the brushes, and given the ease of replacement, do it yourself. Takes 15 minutes on a 9000, half that on a 900 to replace the regulator and brushes unit. While you're in there, give the grounding pins a cleaning - I've had similar problems resulting from a poor connection inside the alternator. A scuffing with sandpaper helps. Remove the v-reg and look inside: you'll see what I mean. -chris Grunff wrote: > > Simo Melenius wrote: > > > I'm a car novice but my first guess would be the brushes. Does that > > sound probable to you? I've heard they're pretty tricky to replace so > > should I try obtaining another voltage regulator and replace it all > > together? Also, what are the most reasonable places to do tests in > > order to isolate the possible fault? > > It's almost certainly the brushes. Replace the voltage > regulator/brushes as a set. > > There is a small possibility it's a poor connection, but given > your mileage, my money's on the brushes. > > -- > Grunff
