where's the voltage regulator
#2
RE: where's the voltage regulator
Had a suspicion on this one... just checked and it appears I was right. The voltage regulators for our cars are actually inside the alternator. No wonder you couldn't find it!! *laughs*
So, yeh, if you're putting in a new/refurb alternator, you are also replacing your voltage regulator. Good news, eh?
So, yeh, if you're putting in a new/refurb alternator, you are also replacing your voltage regulator. Good news, eh?
#3
RE: where's the voltage regulator
LOL. no wonder i couldnt find it. what threw me off was when i wnet online at napa auto looking for parts...it was recommmending i replace it too ....thanks topspeed. btw, the gauges was reading 18v and the red charging light is on...ran a code reader...gave me a code 53
#4
RE: where's the voltage regulator
ORIGINAL: bobbiebello
LOL. no wonder i couldnt find it. what threw me off was when i wnet online at napa auto looking for parts...it was recommmending i replace it too ....thanks topspeed. btw, the gauges was reading 18v and the red charging light is on...ran a code reader...gave me a code 53
LOL. no wonder i couldnt find it. what threw me off was when i wnet online at napa auto looking for parts...it was recommmending i replace it too ....thanks topspeed. btw, the gauges was reading 18v and the red charging light is on...ran a code reader...gave me a code 53
Keep us posted on how you make out with that!
#6
RE: where's the voltage regulator
Code 53 means ECM voltage sense wire has detected voltage outside of normal charging range. Chances are your regulator has shorted and your alternator is charging full tilt with no control on it. Hard on a battery, also have your battery load checked and check cables and charging wire from alternator for good, clean, tight connections.[8D]
#10
RE: where's the voltage regulator
replaced the alternator today...checked all cable connections. evrything seems back to normal. charging to 13.5-14v. it appears that the first alternator i got conked out. it was under warranty. ill keep u guys informed on how its holding up...at this point it looks like green light thanks