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    W123 230ce alternator light

    Update Eventually got round to fitting the refurbished alternator, cost £74 from ES Alternators in Kirkintilloch with a 2 year warranty. Problem solved, battery light out. Thanks all. No hesitation in recommending ES, they are doing alternators from literally all over the world, cars...
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    W123 230ce alternator light

    Thanks, that looks like the one. Excellent.
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    W123 230ce alternator light

    I don’t think it actually covers my engine type, 230ce M102 E23? The US didn’t want the 4 cylinder petrol :rolleyes:
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    W123 230ce alternator light

    Oh I think I need that :):)
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    W123 230ce alternator light

    The local place I know that does the repairs are excellent and I’ve known about them for about 30 years but they can’t give me a price. The Hella alternator is definitely new, someone bought it and didn’t use it, still wrapped and boxed. The used Bosch one isn’t worth it, it’s probably the same...
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    W123 230ce alternator light

    About 4 years now.
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    W123 230ce alternator light

    Tested the wires at the alternator and there is power power at the red wire. My options now are the new Hella at £95 A used Bosch at £119 Repair of my own at £??
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    W123 230ce alternator light

    Thanks Ted, I’ll give that a go.
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    W123 230ce alternator light

    No it’s definitely new and still in the box. No return needed.
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    W123 230ce alternator light

    Thanks. That’s getting beyond my capabilities unfortunately. The local alternator specialist said he will obviously test it beforehand but at that point I might feel committed to going down the repair route. I have actually now found a couple of used Bosch ones on EBay at £130 and waiting on a...
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    W123 230ce alternator light

    12.3 engine off 12.18 when engine running 11.7 with load From these readings I assume it’s a bad alternator.
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    W123 230ce alternator light

    I searched Autodoc for it but it’s showing out of stock for the Bosch part no (£450 if it’s in stock). They do have a Hella for £137 that is a match. I also have a local place that does alternator repairs but they can’t quote a price until they know what’s involved. Not sure whether to go with...
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    W123 230ce alternator light

    Update Fitted the new Voltage Regulator today and tested and unfortunately it’s not cured the issue. Battery light still on and when I tested with the meter I’m not getting the correct readings. I also noticed the alternator was pretty hot to touch after a short period of running. I’ll...
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    W123 230ce alternator light

    Tested the alternator/ battery and it’s not getting a charge, 12.8v off and 12.4 when engine is running. I’ve taken off the VR and going to order a replacement. Fingers crossed. Appreciate all the help and advice. Thanks all.
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    W123 230ce alternator light

    Great thank you. I think I’ll just go with a new regulator, I’ll take the original out and check the size as I see there are two different plate sizes.
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