Just bought the Ebay alternator! I put in another voltage regulator with almost new brushes (that I put in) and the battery light is still flickering. I think what's causing the flicker is the armature is worn down and not making good contact. I can feel a pretty deep grove in there. Hope it holds up till the new alternator arrives.

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 167,870 July 2025
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked

I jiggled the 3 terminal connector and no more flickering battery light and the charging voltage is back to normal. The problem was probably the funky connector all along. My new alternator is on it's way. I will keep the old alternator as a spare after cleaning it up.

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 167,870 July 2025
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked