1995 Volvo 940 ALTERNATOR/REGULATOR

1995 VOLVO 940
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LESLIE .M
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W/O A/C OR LIGHTS ON VOLTAGE READING APP.

13.5 V. W/A/C OR LIGHTS ON VOLTAGE DROPS.

BATTERY IS NEW (580 AMPS COLD) MECANIC SAYS

REGULATOR PROBLEM. PER CHANCE SOMETHING

ELSE COULD CAUSE PROBLEM?

THANKS

LESLIE
Oct 9, 2008 at 7:55 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Have the battery load tested as well. He may be right, if the alt/reg is weak and cant keep up with load demand
Oct 9, 2008 at 8:07 AM
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