[W126 Coupe] Bad Alternator

[Calvin Young]

Richard, you are right.  I removed the alternator and had it tested by a alternator shop I have used for many years.  Alternator is toast and I have a new one to put in after I remove the pot.  I am just not willing to put these news parts back in when I know the pot is bad.  
 
Any suggestions on taking out the instrument panel.  I have not been able to locate the screws.  
 
Cal
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Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 14:26:42 -0400
From: "Shayegan, Richard" <rishayegan at davidson.edu>
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Weird Electrical Issues
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The rheostat by itself can be replaced. $84 IIRC. I think youre problem 
is the voltage regulator on the back of the alternator, and not the 
alternator itself The brushes wear down creating a bad contact.
Richard

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Sincerely, 



Calvin A.Young
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