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.

[Trev450]

Available here but not sure how it compares price wise.

http://www.type911shop.co.uk/shop/article_6904/Box...

[thegoose]

Any car parts place that does Bosch should be able to get it for you.

[m33ufo]

Thanks guys.

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

[996TT02]

m33ufo said:

I'm happy to go with the Bosch part as it's the same friggin part and half the price

More like it.

[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!

[Pip1968]

And this one midway between on price:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALTERNATOR-VOLTAGE-REGUL...

My only problem was the seller only takes Paypal.

Pip

[m33ufo]

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

[Pip1968]

Apologies M33ufo, I should have paid more attention to detail. That was for a 996 GT3 so I am unsure if it will fit the 996 GT2. If not though try the same seller as I am sure he will have the correct part.

Pip

[m33ufo]

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

[Pip1968]

According to this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-BOSCH-OE-VOLTAGE-REG... it seems to match your Porsche part number. So assuming your Porsche part number is correct you will be fine.

Fingers crossed.

Pip

[AW10]

have you checked the operating voltage with a voltmeter?

[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.

[Pip1968]

I changed mine this year but the symptom was the voltage meter on the dash fluctuating - up down, up down. No dimness of lighting or fluctuation but maybe yours is a later symptom or just a different one.

Let us know how you get on.

Best of luck.

Pip

[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.

[PTT]

Alternatives for the Bosch part.
http://www.findpart.org/part/bos-f00m144138/

[m33ufo]

Cheers. I'll give them a try later.

[Pip1968]

Or try these two links to the Bosch part you are after:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-Regulator-F00m-144...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOSCH-ALTERNATOR-VOLTAGE...

Pip

[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.