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Just replaced the well worn factory brushes on the stock voltage regulator of the 95A alternator, due to symptoms of slightly flickering gauges/headlights.
However, after replacing, the alternator isn't charging the battery. Getting just 12.4 Volts at the battery, with the battery idiot light on and the voltage gauge closer to the left side than the right.
The new brushes are still square on the ends, compared to the well-worn original brushes that are of course shaped to fit the slip ring they contact.
Anyone know if a low/no charge condition is normal on these 3G alternators until a new brush assembly is broken in?
I checked fuses, the voltage regulator is good, no other electrical issues. Doesn't seem like a brush assembly can be bad, it's just the contacts soldered to the wires.
However, after replacing, the alternator isn't charging the battery. Getting just 12.4 Volts at the battery, with the battery idiot light on and the voltage gauge closer to the left side than the right.
The new brushes are still square on the ends, compared to the well-worn original brushes that are of course shaped to fit the slip ring they contact.
Anyone know if a low/no charge condition is normal on these 3G alternators until a new brush assembly is broken in?
I checked fuses, the voltage regulator is good, no other electrical issues. Doesn't seem like a brush assembly can be bad, it's just the contacts soldered to the wires.