2000 Audi A4 "14v voltage regulator" Questions

Voltage back at 14V for a few miles then battery indicator came back on. Voltage now at 12V. Do I need a battery? Is there a voltage regulator in the Audi? Could it be the alternator was not bad after

...voltage returns to 14v. Is there a 'part' (e.g., relay) in the charging system beyond just the alternator and batteries I need to inspect, that may be failing? What place verified the alternator for ...

14v. my voltage does drop sometimes when at idle. any ideas? It sounds like the voltage regulator is malfunctioned but hasn't went completely bad. It has a built in regulator unlike the old cars. Also

how can you tell when a regulator is bad Check the voltage at your battery terminal at idle if it is less than 13.5 V or higher than 14V then your alternator or regulator is not doing it's job.

...voltage regulator, it needs to be replaced. Prolong use will damage components. battery is fine now but will not be soon alternator is good if it can put out 19v but 14v is tha absolute high ...

...and there is a clicking noise - voltage regulator problem? Voltage reads 14v after jumping, runs okay, lights flickering, dies suddenly. Won't restart without jumping. I suggest check the

...back on after about 10 secs running, voltage at battery when engine running 14v, amps 13 for first 10secs then drops to 9 amps as warning light comes on Check the voltage regulator and the

...14v; my whole system is outputting a little over 13 constant. I can't find that anything special was installed in the Jeep to increase voltage, what am I missing?! Again, thank you! I think you will ...

the altnater is good. i drive a 2000 ford escort. what is the voltage at the battery when its running?? should be approx 13.6 volts if its higher than 14v , the alternator voltage regulator may be bad

...that the alternator maintains the regulated voltage at around 13 to 14v.If the regulated voltage is not as stated then alternator is to be repaired/replaced.Good luck with it and a happy new