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1995 Volvo 940 Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Wheel.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on October 9, 2008

1995 Volvo 940 ALTERNATOR/REGULATOR

Electrical problem
1995 Volvo 940 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 130000 miles

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
Avatar Asked by LESLIE .M

Answer

Replied on October 9, 2008

Have the battery load tested as well. He may be right, if the alt/reg is weak and cant keep up with load demand

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