for this type of system i dont think that is an unacceptable amount of ripple. also DMM type and setting (peak to peak, peak, RMS) is going to drastically affect the reading.


im currently having alternator issues as well with the charge light coming on.

is there a diode replacement diy somewhere? the bosch rebuilds seem to last no more than a year or two before needing to be replaced. this will be my third...and maybe 5 voltage regulators during that time. gahhh.

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