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Old 02-04-2004, 11:04 AM
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so im driving to work today and i look down and its reading 16 volts..all the way to the right. I pull over to get gas and check it out, now its fluctuating between 14-16, but usually stays a bit higher then its norm. Anyone know what the problem is?
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Old 02-04-2004, 11:12 AM
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voltage regulator shot? alternator going nuts?
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May be regulator went out.
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Can you use a VAG to verify gauge vs block reading. I can't remember if it's 4 or 5
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where can i find the voltage regulator on the car?
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i would but i just gave my laptop to my friend to borrow on monday..i knew i was gonna need it!
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It's part of the brush pack, on the alternator.
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Default If it is the regulator...I would suggest not driving the car until the alternator/regulator is ...
replaced. I'm not certain what happens if it overcharges the batt...but I don't think it's a pleasant scenario.
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sounds like i may need a whole new alternator..great!
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Default Why? Can't replace just the brushes/regualtor any more??
I have not had the pleasure on an A4, but you should be able to replace just the regulator.
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