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Originally Posted by MarkEagleUSA
Thanks primarily to this thread, I have successfully replaced the VR in my 1641 and she's happily charging once again (hasn't charged in probably the last 8 yrs or so). I ended up buying a cheap (<$20) aftermarket VR off eBay since I didn't want to spend OEM prices without knowing the results.
Since these seem to be susceptible to heat, would it make sense to relocate it somewhere behind the engine, like under the battery? Seems to me that bolted up to the tin keeps it hotter than it needs to be.
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I also replaced with a ~14 dollar aftermarket unit from amazon. I figured it was worth a shot for the price. If it fails again in the near future, I'll consider switching to a better one. Thanks for all info.