Red light means open winding or open diodes (all of them) -- i.e. no
voltage produced, current running through the rotor via the light wire.
Something isn't right, you should not be going through alternators
like that, mine appeared to be the original!
Is the wiring good between VR and
I know, something isn't right. I've checked wiring.
Anywhere the insulation was compromised I re- wrapped
the wire with electrical tape. I've explained the
problem to professional mechanics who looked over the
car. All they could tell me was that the alternator
was faulty. They provided no
Bummer. Replacing alternators can get expensive if you have to do it
frequently.
Peter
failed within the 1 year guarantee.
HTH
Dwight
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Subject: [MBZ] New Alternator - Was red dash light
Again thanks
Dimitri,
I think it makes a big difference on whether you're getting an alternator
rebuilt by Bosch, or a rebuilt Bosch alternator. Did you get it from a FLAPS
or Rusty?
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
That car has a remote voltage regulator -- have you replaced it? A bad
one can toast an alternator.
Have they all failed by internal fault, or do they just refuse to
charge the battery?
Peter
Most recently I purchased them from Rusty but in the
earlier days they came from other mail order suppliers
or Foreign autopart shops. I haven't been running the
car for about a year now as I'm doing extensive body
restoration. Once this is done I have a new rebuilt
Bosch alternator and voltage
I've always replaced both alternator and VR. I don't
know by what means the alternator failed but red
alternator light always turned on and I would have to
charge my battery every few days for the purposes of
starting. I would avoid driving the car at night and
if I had to I would park somewhere
the 1 year guarantee.
HTH
Dwight
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Again thanks for all your input. I checked
Again thanks for all your input. I checked Rusty's site and he has two brands
65 amp remanufactured alternators for sale. One is a Bosch and the other a
Denso The Bosch is about $40.00 bucks cheaper than the Denso. Any thoughts?
Mike in Michigan
. All of mine
have failed within the 1 year guarantee.
HTH
Dwight
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