Voltage regulator

1998 NISSAN MAXIMA
230,000 MILES • 6 CYL • TURBO • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CPRIDDY58
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Car started jumping going down road and my radio kept turning off and on. this went on for about a week. then one morning g better light came on when I cranked it. I drove to work after work would not crank. Got a jump and was on the way to part store did not make car quit running while driving. I take battery out take to part store. . Battery is dead they charge and test alternator and voltage regulator is bad. is the voltage regulator different from alternator? Had alternator removed and it tested good. what can I do?
Jun 9, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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HARRY P
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According to ALLData the voltage regulator is a part of the alternator, as it is in many (if not most) cars. Before replacing any expensive parts though, I would check fuse #60 in the under-hood fuse compartment. It is for the alternator/charging system. See diagram below.
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Jun 9, 2017 at 6:41 PM
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