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Constant Failing Regulator in 1973 VW Beetle. I have gone through three twelve volt regulators in my beetle. I run a radio and a amp rarely while driving. Should regulator go out this often?
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∙ 14y ago
If the amp is big enough, it can fry the regulator.
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