voltage regulator bad?
12-01-2006, 03:26 AM
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voltage regulator bad? my lights pulse on startup very badly, but the pulsing goes away once the car has warmed up for a minute or two. and my alternator is putting out more than enough voltage. it's been doing this for about 3 months and i think is starting to get a little worse. is my voltage reg. more than likely the problem? how do i test/replace this component? where is it?
12-01-2006, 07:07 AM
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The voltage regulator is located inside the alternator on these cars.
12-01-2006, 07:25 AM
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I suggest that you check the terminals on the wire from tha altenator going to the battery block for any white corrosion which may inhibit a good connection. If you find any disassemble the connection and clean the terminals with the aresol battery termanal cleaner, or baking soda, or just a good ol fassioned wire brush before replacing a $200 altenator.
