Alternator overcharging, not the regulator!, Have tried 4 regulators and still over. |
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Alternator overcharging, not the regulator!, Have tried 4 regulators and still over. |
ken914 |
Feb 18 2006, 03:43 PM
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Whole lot 'O 914/6 Group: Members Posts: 157 Joined: 15-November 04 From: Mount Pleasant, SC Member No.: 3,122 |
My alternator keeps kicking out 16 volts! I have tried 4 regulators, I have checked the output in multiple locations and with multiple volt meters to confirm. It is definately putting out too much juice, but I don't know what to check next. The car is a '70 /6 wiht a 3.0SC. Regulator is on the panel. I don't think it is an alternator with the internal regulator, but other than having a regulator on the panel I don't know how I would know.
Any ideas of what to do to fix this? Thanks for any help! |
john rogers |
Feb 18 2006, 07:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Chula Vista CA Member No.: 391 |
You didn't say what engine it is but if it is a new alt it could be the one for camper VW busses which require a different wire harness than the regular 914 harness. They have a much higher output and will cook a stock regulator and batt combo.
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