Thread: I really need some help. Car died on me
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Old 05-20-2009, 07:32 AM
Ferdman Ferdman is offline
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spree17, sounds like classic symptoms of worn voltage regulator brushes. Remove the voltage regulator from the back of the alternator and check the length of the brushes. They are probably worn down to nubs. If so, simply install a new voltage regulator. You can buy a new one online for around $30.
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