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Various warning lights on; alternator? 200

posted by  sstef on  Fri Jan 20 13:39 CST 2006
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It is the alternator brushes.

Take it to a real starter/alternator shop, get them replaced. If you bring the whole unit it will get bench tested. You can just unscrew the regulator unit which is on the back, held on by 2 slot screws. It is the brush holder.

Consider traveling during the day only for the interim; carry an extra battery if you will be driving at night, with a kit to swap it out after an hour with lights on.

You do not need to get the whole alternator replaced, any more than you need to get the whole car replaced.
--
Stef (81 245 B21A SU M46 3.91 330000km, 81 244 BW55 3.31 220000km)






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