80 280CE (12.3 v from alternator)
Friend called me last night saying the car wouldn't start. Got there and noted a dead battery so I jump started it and we got the car to my house. Checked the voltage regulator and it still has plenty of meat on the bushings. Went to Sears for a charging system test. I was told that the alternator was only putting out 12.3 volts. (Was told it needs to be at least 13.5 volts)
Time for a replacement alternator? (They made a few calls and found that a local auto zone has two in stock.) Also the battery is an autozone battery and still under warranty (The only good news i've gotten in a while)
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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)
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