Car alternator is overcharging

2003 JAGUAR S-TYPE
67,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Good evening, my car alternator is overcharging. Do you know what can cause this to happen?Thank you in advance.
Jan 8, 2020 at 12:52 PM
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This is caused by the voltage regulator failing. When they do they either stop charging or over charge. It will need to be replaced.

Step by step below.

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Jan 8, 2020 at 12:59 PM
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thank you.
Jan 8, 2020 at 1:15 PM
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You are very welcome. Anymore questions or help please come back and ask.

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Jan 8, 2020 at 3:16 PM
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Hello, good morning. can you please tell me where the voltage regulator is located in the car please? Can you please send a diagram showing where it located? Thank you for a speedy response.
Mar 17, 2020 at 8:16 AM
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The voltage regulator is inside the alternator and is not serviceable. You have to change the whole alternator.

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Mar 17, 2020 at 10:21 AM
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Thank you so much for that response.
Mar 17, 2020 at 10:35 AM
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You are welcome. Let us know if you need anything else.
Mar 17, 2020 at 10:45 AM