Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 04:26:29 GMT From: "LC" <goalie22nospamail.com> Subject: Alternator, Voltage Regulator problem? (C900 - 85 turbo)
My saab died on me at the gas station the other day. I got a jump and back on my way. After that point, I kept seeing the battery light(and the light just to the left of it) come on very brightly. I immediately thought it was the battery going dead from running a small electrical device off the cigarette lighter, so I unplugged it, and gave it gas for a few to try and let the alternator build back some charge in the battery. This also failed, and required a tow home. So I took the battery to the local autozone today, had them charge it back up, and the battery tested good. I plugged the battery back in tonight, and the car turned right over. I took it for a 1/2 mile run around the block, and no problems, other than the pesky battery light(and the light to the left of the battery light) staying on.. It ran for a total of about 20 minutes. I turned it off, and tried to turn it over again. No luck.. it acts as if it's not getting a bit of power. At this point, i'm thinking alternator or possibly the voltage regulator, but I'd like to get some input, or see if there's anything I can try before either rebuilding it, or buying another one. I can get my hands on a volt meter if that would help troubleshoot. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance! -LC
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