Porsche Voltage Regulator - where to purchase?

[m33ufo]

I have noticed a slight undulation in the brightness of the dash and lights etc when the car is running (2004 996 GT2). I was going to replace the voltage regulator as a starting point. I believe the Porsche part number is 000 043 206 37 and the Bosch equivalent F 00M 145 225.

Any recommendation on a cost effective place to purchase? I'm happy to go with the Bosch part as it seems quite a bit less expensive.

[m33ufo]

Thanks guys.

Might be worth trying a regular Bosch distributor as you suggest.

[m33ufo]

996TT02 said:

More like it.

Yes, good summary!

[m33ufo]

£60 plus VAT from Type 911 as the link above.

Tried the local Bosch Agent (Shorts in Cardiff). They are £28 plus VAT. Bargain!

[m33ufo]

The part number was different but is that an alternative suitable part?

[m33ufo]

I've already ordered the part locally (F 00M 145 225), but now having second thoughts - have I ordered the correct part?

[m33ufo]

AW10 said:

have you checked the operating voltage with a voltmeter?

No I haven't, although given there appears to be a variation in the output I thought changing the regulator may be an inexpensive place to start. Plus, seems a common problem.

[m33ufo]

Bad news. The VR should have been ready for collection at my local Bosch outlet last Friday - it didn't arrive. They called back this morning to advice that Bosch have put a "technical block" on the part and couldn't advise when it would be available.

The current part number is F00M 144 136.

[m33ufo]

Cheers. I'll give them a try later.

[m33ufo]

Thanks Pip.

I did notice those two. One was a used part from a trader with some gegative feedback on items received which didn't work. The other was, I think, in Poland.

Ended up ordering the part from Germany yestersay. Should have it in a few days.

[m33ufo]

The part arrived this morning. Awesome service from these guys...

http://www.buycarparts.co.uk/

They're based in Germany but can't complain about the speed of delivery. Ordered Wednesday, dispatched Thursday and arrived Monday.

[m33ufo]

At long last started the job this morning. A couple of small issues - the bolt holding the alternator pulley was a 15mm hex on the write-ups I'd seen. On my car it was an E14 (spline head) bolt. Had to go shopping for a suitable socket. Then the hardest bit, trying to refit the airbox....there's a definite way to do it. Took me an hour to figure it out

The good news is that there's no more flickering. All working as it should.