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Old 09-26-2004, 04:30 PM   #1
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Voltage Regulator Problems...I think...
Me again. One other problem with the '97 Sahara. Last night, the "check gauges: light came on, and I saw the voltmeter was buried on the top end at 19+ volts. Then, after a while, it would go back down to 14, where it should be. I figure it is the voltage regulator. Has anyone else had this problem? Is the voltage regulator in the alternator? Can the part be purchased and installed by a non-mechanic?

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Old 09-26-2004, 05:45 PM   #2
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The VR is located in the ECM (computer)... let's hope it's not that due to the cost of replacing it.
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Old 09-26-2004, 05:54 PM   #3
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Me again. One other problem with the '97 Sahara. Last night, the "check gauges: light came on, and I saw the voltmeter was buried on the top end at 19+ volts. Then, after a while, it would go back down to 14, where it should be. I figure it is the voltage regulator. Has anyone else had this problem? Is the voltage regulator in the alternator? Can the part be purchased and installed by a non-mechanic?

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Could well be the battery.
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Old 09-26-2004, 06:06 PM   #4
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Also check the battery cables.
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Old 09-27-2004, 09:41 PM   #5
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Cleaned battery connectors
After cleaning and reseating all battery cable connections, the problem did not reappear. Thanks for those who responded to my inquiry. You guys really know Jeeps.

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