[RNajarian]

UPDATE: I took the 14 pin connector off and cleaned the contacts.

Initial results were good. The indicated voltage read a little higher, 13.8v than before cleaning the contacts. Unfortunately, after 25 minutes issues began . . .

At the 25 minute mark the voltage dropped to 12 volts and the GEN light dimly glowed. The car’s idle increased by itself, voltage increased to 13.5 and the light went out.

At the 30 minute mark the voltage dropped down to 11.8 volts and the GEN light came on a little brighter. I let the engine run an additional 5 minutes and the voltage went down to 11.6 volts. I revved the engine voltage increased to 12.3 and the GEN light dimmed a bit but remained dimly lit.

I’m sure cleaning the contacts helped but I guess it’s time for a new alternator and voltage regulator.

Any alternator brand recommendations?