Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 04:40:35 GMT From: "K Fraser Groves" <k.fraser.grovesnopsamdnet.att.net> Subject: Re: problem with charging system on 87 saab 9000 turbo
"Rob" <robnopsamam.com> wrote in message news:rXcSb.122$o8.10nopsamny03.gnilink.net... > hey all, a few days ago, my battery warning light came on and the dash gauge > showed voltage fluctuating between 12.2v and 10.5v. today it dropped down > into the 7s before the gauge went out completely. the car still ran but i > had to keep the engine revved when i slowed down. i managed to just about > make it home then the car died completely and it wont turn over at all. i'm > just not sure if this is a problem with the alternator or the battery. i'd > like to be able to figure that out before i have to pay a shop $$$. > obviously if its the battery, i can replace that myself. if i need a new > alternator, is there a recommended place for saab owners to get cheap > used/rebuilt parts? new ones seem to run $150+. thanks for the help! > > cheers, rob > > I had the same problem , changed the regulator $20 or so and its fine now. Some what hard to install though,but the alternator stayed on the car.
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