Hey guys, Today, was a very bad day, I jumped in my GS this morning to go to the trim shop. I was happy my new Ac was blowing cold and it was a beautiful day. Half way there the GS was misfiring a bit and I was wondering what the H was going on? I made it to the next light and engine was off. When I tried to restart, my battery was gone. So I sat 3 hours in 100 degree waiting for a tow/truck and never made to the trim shop. My new optima battery took a bad beating today, trying to revive it now. Based on the symptoms? I’m thinking it’s my voltage regulator or alternator or both. what is a good voltage regulator to get? Thanks, Z
If the regulator is bad, buy the cheaper solid state (likely chinese agggh) unit and swap your cover over. And/or have your original rebuilt. Unfortunately the quality of new mechanical ones has really become sketchy. Patrick
Thanks Patrick, Lol, my is a Sears from god knows when? 197*, 198*, …… I wish I had an original, I had good luck with Tuff Stuff brand before but since it’s been a while maybe some better has come around?
I bought this one and it cured a few of the issues I was having. It is now $15 and it is digital, no more mechanical. I've been using it for a year with no issues. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004BTKZQ0
Thanks guys, I went with the Tuff Stuff regulator again, solid state and made in the USA. Worked very well in the past.