Possible Faulty Voltage Regulator

[Bernie Benz]

> From: "Jobe Tichy" <bimmer_dude at hotmail.com>
> Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 21:26:32 +0000
> To: 200q20v at audifans.com
> Subject: Possible Faulty Voltage Regulator
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> Hello Listers:
>
> I have noticed lately that when driving at night, my headlights and dash
> accessories lightly flicker or fluctuate at idle speed and then the symptom
> diminishes upon throttle.
>
> I have great charging on the voltmeter.  Is this a telltale sign of a voltage
> regulator going out?
The voltmeter indicates system voltage, not charging.  Of course, the
battery needs a minimum system voltage to cause charging, but---.  Could be
a battery going bad, a poor wiring connection or fuse, or the reg. or slip
ring brushes.
>
> Does anyone have any other theories or issues that may be contributing to
> this?  The belt is relatively new, so I don't think this is contributing
> unless it has become misaligned (I need to check this...)
If the belt dosn't squeel immediately after starting, a period of high cold
charging load, it is tight enough and not the problem.

Bernie
>
> Thanks
>
> JOBE TICHY
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