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YOUR RESEARCHAlternator regulator
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Check alternator belt too
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Suggestion
Was going to do the same as you (just swap the regulator and see if it fixed the problem), but found a local alternator shop that did the rebuild (new bearings/regulator/cleaned the rest up/tested) for ~$150; which to me the end result is the same as getting a rebuild entire alternator.
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Suggestion
If you choose to replace the alternator, read this
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Suggestion
Was going to do the same as you (just swap the regulator and see if it fixed the problem), but found a local alternator shop that did the rebuild (new bearings/regulator/cleaned the rest up/tested) for ~$150; which to me the end result is the same as getting a rebuild entire alternator.
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
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Suggestion
Was going to do the same as you (just swap the regulator and see if it fixed the problem), but found a local alternator shop that did the rebuild (new bearings/regulator/cleaned the rest up/tested) for ~$150; which to me the end result is the same as getting a rebuild entire alternator.
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
Was going to do the same as you (just swap the regulator and see if it fixed the problem), but found a local alternator shop that did the rebuild (new bearings/regulator/cleaned the rest up/tested) for ~$150; which to me the end result is the same as getting a rebuild entire alternator.
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Outcome without a verified action link
Ordered a regulator and belt from pelican now back to normal.
Forget just replacing the regulator. Since the alternator has to come out anyway, get a new alternator. It will be worth it in the long run. Also slip a new belt on as well since that is cheap insurance and you'll be there anyway. Why do you think your regulator is bad? Low voltage? Battery dead? Just wondering....
Not sure about a regulator. Instead of a new alternator (expensive from dealer, no independents, and it wasnt practical to go through Pelican), I had mine rebuilt by a local reputable auto electric shop (for a quarter of the dealer part price) and it's been working great for the last 4 years.
The regulator isn't available from Porsche. Some electronics supply places could probably get it if you coulf one out and identify it, but that is going to take a fair amount of searching. If you decide to go the new alternator route we have a few different options. For more information
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You can just get the regulator thru Pelican. Just order it last week. Was going to do the same as you (just swap the regulator and see if it fixed the problem), but found a local alternator shop that did the rebuild (new bearings/regulator/cleaned the rest up/tested) for ~$150; which to me the end result is the same as getting a rebuild entire alternator.
Also the suggestions of doing all the other work while the patient is open is good advice. I also did the motor mounts while the airbox was out!
Check your alternator belt too.
We offer the Bosch regulator meant for Bosch alternators (internal); you may shop
HERE
for the regulator. If you choose to replace the alternator, read this
helpful DIY article you can follow
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Let us know if you have any questions/or require install tips!
Thank you - Mark/Pelican Parts
Thanks for the follow up the voltage reading was intermittent than it dropped to 12 and below then the dash became a Christmas tree. Ordered a regulator and belt from pelican now back to normal.
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