Avalon: Battery light came on ...

During commute - battery lights flickers a few times.... then it decides to stay on.
Got home, checked the voltage at the battery terminal.

@ idel = 13.5 volts

hmmm... a bit low.

@ 3,000 rmp = 16 - 17 volts

WOW WAY TOO HIGH!

It looks like the voltage regulator is shot.

Posted this on toyotanation.com forum -

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/155-2nd-generation-2000-2004/1298577-2003-avalon-charging-16-17v.html 

And it looks like the regulator is inside of the alternator.

Another Amazon purchase... gee

Another $100 ish purchase....