voltage light on dash on - is my alt toast? - Page 2

concretejungle · 06-30-08, 05:58 PM

Well, as per Cdan's suggestion i took the alternator to autozone to have it tested. Failed!

Dang.

also, the voltage regulator is a servicable part. Dan doesn't "usually" have one in stock and it's cost, even smart shoppers, is too high compared to a fully remaned unit for not much more.

I guess i am forced to let her sit until after the salvage yard guys come back from their 4th of July vacation.

Photoman · 06-30-08, 08:29 PM

I sure don't like to encourage this but if you don't run much at night and go light on the accessories you might be able to just put it on a battery charger overnight every night. Maybe even at work??? A pain in the posterior but might limp you through.

Bill

concretejungle · 07-01-08, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Photoman

I sure don't like to encourage this but if you don't run much at night and go light on the accessories you might be able to just put it on a battery charger overnight every night. Maybe even at work??? A pain in the posterior but might limp you through.

Bill

Thanks for the suggestion. I had thought about that, but i don't want to ruin the less than 1 year old yellow top optima i have. That would be a extra pain.

Pinetop Cruiser · 07-01-08, 02:04 PM

Sorry-wrong voltage regulator.

I feel your pain. Good luck on getting 'er back up and running.

06-30-08, 05:58 PM	#31
concretejungle IH8MUD Tour Guide Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Cadillac TLCA# 14646 Posts: 5,980	Well, as per Cdan's suggestion i took the alternator to autozone to have it tested. Failed! Dang. also, the voltage regulator is a servicable part. Dan doesn't "usually" have one in stock and it's cost, even smart shoppers, is too high compared to a fully remaned unit for not much more. I guess i am forced to let her sit until after the salvage yard guys come back from their 4th of July vacation. __________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh". Last edited by concretejungle; 06-30-08 at 07:11 PM.

06-30-08, 08:29 PM	#32
Photoman IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 930	I sure don't like to encourage this but if you don't run much at night and go light on the accessories you might be able to just put it on a battery charger overnight every night. Maybe even at work??? A pain in the posterior but might limp you through. Bill __________________ If it ain't broke, fix it until it is. 97 40th

07-01-08, 02:04 PM	#34
Pinetop Cruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pinetop, AZ Posts: 26	Sorry-wrong voltage regulator. I feel your pain. Good luck on getting 'er back up and running. __________________ David currently 5 LC's, but need to downsize. 4 fzj80's (1 rollover for parts), 1 '71 FJ40 project

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