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Voltage regulator

Tiny
CPRIDDY58
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  • 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • TURBO
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 230,000 MILES
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?
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Friday, June 9th, 2017 AT 6:20 PM

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Tiny
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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