[cheeryvampire]

As I mentioned in your other post, you can replace the VRM without removing the whole alternator.

All the symptoms you mentioned are very common to the alternator failing.

My suggestion to you is that you do not purchase a new voltage regulator module (VRM) until you have removed the old one or verified that the alternator is indeed still good. Mostly because you usually cannot return electrical components.

After you remove the VRM, take a look at the brushes. They are two spring loaded things that stick out. If they measure at around a 1/4" or 5mm then the unit is probably still ok. You will know the alternator will most likely be the problem.

For others that read this post... Whenever the first two lights to activate are ABS and SRS, this most commonly indicates a failing alternator or VRM.

-CV