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dghii · 11-27-2014, 07:56 PM

DVM check only tells part of the story. It will not detect a bad VR diode (or two). Need to pull alternator and have it checked out. I'll bet the OP has a bad regulator. $50 and a 1 hour DYI.

11-27-2014, 07:56 PM	#10
dghii Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,498	DVM check only tells part of the story. It will not detect a bad VR diode (or two). Need to pull alternator and have it checked out. I'll bet the OP has a bad regulator. $50 and a 1 hour DYI.