Very often the alternator failure is just worn brushes. Just replace the regulator/brush assy and see if that helps. Before you do that look for badly worn slip rings. If they are go for the rebuilt as the new brushes won't last.
Barry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 10:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] generator light 126 > I had assumed there was a resister in parallel to the bulb to > prevent the bulb failure leading to charging failure. can the bulb be > checked by grounding the D+ wire? I believe so. I have never done this. It's probably the alternator itself. It usually is, so prepare yourself! -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
