So, I went outside a few minutes ago to take my daughter to her bus and
head to my appointment and it won't start. It tries but it's acting very
weak. The more I try starting it, the weaker it gets.

It does this EVERY time the weather gets cold. Kinda irritating! And nobody
is home to jump it. GRRR Another list member emailed me and said it was
possibly the ignition switch. I'll have things tested but maybe this
battery just isn't good enough for cold weather . . .

 *Wishing you success, love + fire in your belly*
*Annie Anderson* ~ Blogger, Designer, Thinker + Mom
Lover of cats, Apple, coffee, old VW's and biking.
Driver of Bartok ~ 1985 VW Vanagon GL
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On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 10:35 AM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 10:27 AM, Annie <lsandrsn@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> If indeed I do need to replace voltage regulator, though, the local FLAPs
>> has an AC Delco for $79 and an Import Direct brand for $49. What is
>> recommended?
>>
>
> The voltage regulator/brush pack that is on your alternator looks like
> this:
> <
> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_105_245/voltage_regulator_bosch__see_description.html
> >
>
> The regulator part rarely fails but the brushes do wear down, the most
> common failure in an alternator.  It is highly unlikely that the brushes
> have failed this soon.  If the regulator needs replacing it is part of the
> alternator and should be included in any warranty.
>