[s-cars] Voltage Regulator

[Tom Green]

Chuck,

I am guessing you removed the regulator and found the brushes worn  
out as the means to determine you need a new regulator?  And so, you can
compare the possible replacements with the old regulator?  If they  
are 14 volt regulators and physically fit your alternator, they  
should work fine.
I see the dealer part retails for about $165 for this particular part  
#, so it is not a local dealer rip-off.  If you took the alternator  
to a local rebuild shop,
they would most likely install a compatible asian part since you can  
buy a rebuilt alternator for the price of the dealer part.  If you  
are looking online,
you will probably have to search by part #.   I see  
<www.ecstuning.com>  has a regulator listed with a worldpac photo.

Tom  '95 S6
           '95.5 S6 avant



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> Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 12:35:23 -0800
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> So I found out I needed a new regulator so I checked my new version  
> of ETKA after getting the part number off my alternator.  It turns  
> out I have the 110A BOSCH (PN 054 903 015 L) and the regulator for  
> it (PN 034 903 803) was quoted at $175!! from the steeealer.  I'm  
> not sure if the dealer in Roanoke, VA is the stealer to rule them  
> all, or if i happen to have the alternator with the most expensive  
> regulator of the 3 possibilities since other guys said they have  
> gotten them from the dealer for under 50.  I figure I will call  
> around to a couple other dealers, but do I have any other options?   
> Someone mentioned getting one from napa but it was a hassle for the  
> audi guys to figure out what regulator worked and I can't imagine  
> napa haivng the exact one I need.
> Which brings me to my next question, is it possible that the  
> regulator for the BOSCH 120A alternator could work for mine?
> Thanks guys,
> Chuck
> '93 S4