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Alternator/Charging System Question
GaryK227 replied to GaryK227's topic in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)
Thanks to all. In reply to pk2 and tool pants - the battery was recharged and then sat overnight. Still put out 12.8 volts. In the car, with the engine running, the voltage across the battery was only 11.8 - not enough to keep it charged. Damage in the accident was to the front bumber annd the left fender and door - nothing further back. I can certainly take it to AutoZone or Advance (both are nearby). At this point I am inclined to look a little further - make sure all the connections are tight, use my multi meter at the alt. I have to find a shop in north jersey who can check out the alt if I bring it to them. Of course I would appreciate any other thoughts, suggestions, or recommendations as to shops in norht jersey that specialize in alternators. Gary -
I have a 2002 Boxster with the 2.7 engine and manual trans. and 78,000 miles (about 7000 track miles). The car has been in the body shop for the last 7 weeks (please don't ask). The other day they called and said the battery wasn't holding a charge. As i had just replaced the battery less than 2 years ago and it has a 30 month full replacement warrenty I picked it up and took it back to where I got it. Long story short, they charged it up and said it was fine. I went back to the body shop and took the car over to the shop where I bought the battery (Porsche specialized shop). I should mention that the Battery/Gen light was coming on intermittently the whole drive over (only a couple of miles). It would come on for a few seconds then go off for a bit of time, then on again, off again. They then measured the voltage across the battery while th ecar was running and it was low (about 11.8) and said I need a new alternator. Now for my questions - I have read on this forum that a lot of tims it is just the voltage regulator. Given the mileage on the car, should i just replace the VR or go for the entire alternator? The shop has sourced a rebuilt alternator for $350. They are quoting $650 for th ewhole job. That would translate to about 3 hrs labor. Does that sound right? (It sounds high to me). Does anyone have access to the "official" time guides for the 986? Thanks for any help you can offer.