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Date:         Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:35:12 -0800
Reply-To:     Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Voltage regulator or some other electrical issue??
Comments: To: Annie <lsandrsn@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CA+-+seVtN8PxHCMJswQZMQQ8bwH7rQ1ZiQHK=3APAkc7f+mN-Q@mail.gmail.com>
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On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 10:27 AM, Annie <lsandrsn@gmail.com> wrote:


>
> If indeed I do need to replace voltage regulator, though, the local FLAPs
> has an AC Delco for $79 and an Import Direct brand for $49. What is
> recommended?
>


The voltage regulator/brush pack that is on your alternator looks like this:
<
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_105_245/voltage_regulator_bosch__see_description.html
>


The regulator part rarely fails but the brushes do wear down, the most
common failure in an alternator.  It is highly unlikely that the brushes
have failed this soon.  If the regulator needs replacing it is part of the
alternator and should be included in any warranty.
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