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Alternator light never really goes out

posted by  rstarkie on  Tue Jul 21 11:06 CST 2015
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I have tried two alternators. First I simply changed the regulator/brush assembly on the original. The dim/glowing alternator light remained the same. At that point I put in a nearly new rebuilt alternator, and that did not make a difference either.

The car was towed to my house because of a no start situation that remained after having him try several different solutions. It turned out to be worn out brushes in the starter.

Local sourcing a new Bosch starter was $194, while a rebuilt Bosch starter was $108. A local auto electric supply house had a new Bosch brush assembly for $110 and an aftermarket brush assembly for $11. I did not price a brush pack as one of the original springs was damaged and why solder four brushes on to the holder when the aftermarket unit was so inexpensive. The starter is working great at this point.

I have not been able to get in contact with the car's owner but I am guessing that the glowing alternator light is not a new condition.

Randy






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