Alternator problems

Stuart Coleman (LUNA5@prodigy.net)
Wed, 1 Jul 1998 19:55:03 +1000

Pugpals,

I think I have a problem with my alternator.

Symptoms:
Battery light stays on during driving.
Battery is loosing charge.
When I check the voltage at the battery terminals while the car is parked
and running, and I rev the engine, the voltage stays steady at 12 volts
instead of increasing slightly, say to 13 or 14 volts.

I assume I have a bad voltage regulator and/or alternator. Can I replace
only the regulator, or do I need to replace everything?

Thanks!

Stuart Coleman
1982 505-2
Orange, CT