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• I need advice..
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 22:30:50 -0500
  ...He bought a new battery and put in a voltage regulator. It still did not start. I quizzed him further, and he said he...
• Re: Alternator woes!
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 07:36:30 -0700
  ...the voltage output of the alt. If its not in the 14v range, there is a problem with the alt or volt regulator. If...
• Charging system questions.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:42:54 -0800
  ...I am considering also getting a new voltage regulator...I will probably put that in the alternator and keep the one I currently have...
• Re: 87 Westy Coolant Temp Puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 20:37:26 -0400
  I would check the little voltage regulator chip on the back of the instrument cluster. Make sure that little heat sink, (the ground connection...
• Re: ammeter question
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 06:37:16 -0600
  ...What I'll do is, meter the before and after ammeter installation voltage and just crank up the solar regulator if needed. Volts are...
• Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 21:15:26 -0700
  ...Wha? >Optimas FAQ:http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q7 > Would a LARGER alt help, or does the alt's voltage >regulator get in...
• Re: High beam dash bulb
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:17:09 -0400
  ...high-beam indicator lamp, with a built-in load resistor or voltage-regulator chip in a T1-3/4 wire lead package? Or are...
• Re: Smog test help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Oct 2012 21:01:27 -0400
  ...Carefully expose the shield and check for voltage between it and the chassis. Must be real close to "0". Any voltage here gets added...
• Re: Temp Gauge Not Working
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 09:14:20 -0400
  ...Are any other bulbs in your van out? Could your messing in the engine bay have temporarily shorted the alternator's voltage regulator? Could...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 09:15:52 -0500
  ...It really isn't, just as knowing the > expected output voltage range of a healthy voltage regulator isn't > proprietary. Oh, well, it was...
• Re: Alternator Failure 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 3 Sep 2013 06:23:59 -0400
  ...Usually the bearings will wear out to the point where the whole center shaft will be on an angle and replacing the voltage regulator...
• Re: Alternator woe? (Not Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 23:15:00 -0500
  ...Found a FLAPS on my fourth call that said they had the correct voltage regulator in stock. Held it on a credit card and...
• Re: 89 - Fuel/temp/speedo
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 15:21:14 -0400
  ...I have replaced the voltage regulator and tested it. Meaning, you measured it at ten volts +/- half a volt? >I have grounded the fuel...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: dual battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 00:39:06 -0400
  ...Ok, so now you can modify the regulator to increase the voltage or use a remote sense wire to compensate. At full load the...
• Re: Instrument cluster rewire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:23:31 -0500
  ...I didn't see the panel voltage regulator, but it might need a bit of a heat sink. Yours David
• Re: running a little cool?
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 18:11:44 -0400
  Brad, Have you noticed a corresponding change in the accuracy of your gas guage? If so, could be the little voltage regulator for the...
• Re: What is the simplest way to get 12V in a 24V VW electrical system?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 May 2000 10:28:16 -0400
  ...3) build your own voltage regulators -- I'd be very surprised if the ARRL book didn't have some circuits to get you started...
• The light
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 20:38:34 -0400
  ...The instrument voltage stabilizer ( a 10v voltage regulator that is located on the harness under the instrument panel The temp. gauge integrated circuit which...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Re: Tracking down alternator D+ circuit.
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:54:40 -0700
  ...The old VW alternators voltage regulator had a D+ terminal that could supply current to pull in the fridge relay when the engine started...
• Re: Instrument Cluster Woes
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 14:14:39 -0500
  ...check grounds, the connections at the light switch, and others. > >The voltage regulator in the cluster only regulates what goes to the >temperature and...
• help with stumbling 89 GL 2.1 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 May 1997 19:43:18 -0400 (EDT)
  ...For starters, I've replaced the O2 sensor, checked the voltage to the idle stabilizer valve and made sure it was humming, reset the...
• alternator transplant successful
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  04 Mar 96 14:40:04 EST
  ...The voltage regulator apparently survived this encounter with reversed polarity electricity as it seems to be working. Also, (thank God) the fuel injection system...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 14:58:54 -0700
  ...new bearings and brushes and brush springs, new diode set, new voltage regulator, new pulley nut and washer, in other words, not rebuilt but...
• On Gauges, oil coolers and Stan's jaundiced view
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 20:32:03 EDT
  ...They will all build in a Zener diode or equivalent voltage regulator into the input circuit of the gauge. Most automotive gauges will be...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 15:04:15 -0700
  ...This will likely cure most of your problem but if you measure the voltages at the starter motor lug first you will know how...
• '80 Vgon gas gauge specs?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 03 May 1996 11:09:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...alternator feels that day (hence the need for a "stabiliser", or voltage regulator as we call them here in the colonies). With the stabiliser...
• What is the simplest way to get 12V in a 24V VW electrical system?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 May 2000 22:45:01 -0700
  ...One item that was suggested to me was a 24V to 12V voltage regulator that can be bought at some truck stores for about...
• Re: alternator/ stalling problem
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 16:06:51 -0400
  ...Could this have something to do with the > damaged ground or the voltage regulator on the alternator? > Any suggestions or previous experience with such...
• Re: Battery Cranking Amps??
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 13:11:51 -0500
  ...Also check your charging system to be sure your alternator is putting out enough current, and that your voltage regulator isn't stuck open...
• Re: testing aux air regualtor?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 20:21:48 -0400
  ...This procedure I found on a Porsche related web site, which uses the same type of aux air regulator as ours. My aux air...
• Re: Battery light comes on above 3200 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 8 Apr 2020 03:26:01 +0000
  ...idiot light goes out and everything brightens up again. > > Could my voltage regulator be going bad? Alternator? Something else I should look at? > > I...
• Happy Frydae - VW Thing Question - LVC
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 14 May 2010 08:53:15 -0700
  ...double cab has no brakes and won't idle, and my motorcycle is broke down - possibly voltage regulator and/or stator. Happy Friday, Donna
• Re: Power loss still in '85
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 13:16:21 -0500
  ...regulator > > * Throttle switch > > * Collapsed catalytic > > * Ground wires > > * Hall sender > > * Gummed up injector(s) > > > > Most of this stuff can be tested with a voltage/ohmn...
• Re: Fuel & Temp gauge full scale
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 May 2016 00:24:36 -0400
  ...If the panel regulator is putting full voltage to them they'll read higher than normal, but I doubt that the temp gauge would...
• Re: A damn OS question again, yea!!! now i need some help, it's my turn....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
  Tue, 7 May 2002 06:57:49 -0500
  ...Oxygen sensor checking: * Engine at normal operating temperature * start engine run for 2 minutes. * remove hose from the fuel pressure regulator & plug hose * CO...
• Re: the mysterious flash of the coolant light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 May 2012 09:06:57 -0400
  ...The tach doesn't go through the panel voltage regulator, so a momentary problem there would only show on the temp blinker; as the...
• Re: fridge wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:04:51 +0200
  ...Some AGMs and whatevers require different chaging voltage, and thus different requlator in ones alternator than the normal one. And most of them are...
• Re: power to the fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:32:13 -0400
  ...with the >AFM switch locked closed looked for voltage at the plug and found >none although I think that the voltage probably runs the...
• Re: used parts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Feb 95 11:28 CST
  ...I picked up an alternator for my Volvo for >$18 including a voltage regulator mounted on it. It was pure breed volvo >alternator. I...
• 12V LED panel display wiring diagram
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 23:50:17 -0800
  ...The same company also sells the voltage regulator. You'll have to scroll through the various pages in their Ebay store to find it...
• Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:11:53 -0700
  There is an adjustable voltage regulator available for the Bosch alternator. Unfortunately, the page with the specifics is no longer on line.... On Thu...
• Re: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 17:33:11 -0400
  ...mentioned your voltage regulator is missing a screw, and so it could >> be installed incorrectly (brushes not making contact) or some regulators >> have a...
• Re: new O2 installed - engine dies
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 17:58:33 -0500
  ...The voltage measured at the oxygen sensor with it connected is 0.5 volt not 0.0 volts at initial start up. This is...
• Re: Blinking Temp Light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:20:19 -0500
  ...I know there is a voltage regulator and a castapitor on the instrument cluster. Is it time to shotgun these, or might there be...
• Re: Instrument Cluster Woes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 11:16:20 -0600
  ...the ignition). > > Is this more likely a headlight switch failure? Or perhaps ground > problems in the fuse box? Or the voltage regulator issue? > > thx! >
• Re: ECU Lifespan?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 21:29:56 -0600
  ...Bad alternator voltage regulators can take out a whole string of components when the voltage gets above 16 volts. This may seem unprofessional but...
• Re: alt. light
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:58:22 -0700
  Hey Dylan, check your output voltage first. It could be that your regulator/brush pack is worn. An easy fix if that's it...
• Re: OXS and battery LEDs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 06:38:36 -0700
  ...Could it be that the voltage is not > high enough because some of the diode sections may > not be working? Just a thought. Any...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:56:56 -0800
  ...It was a 3 or 4 stage smart charger which is much better for deep cycle batteries than relying on the voltage regulator. My...
• Re: More AC woes...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 02:27:03 -0500
  I don't want to play the devils advocate here but it seems that the customary low voltage in Vanagons could be causing some...
• Re: Voltage Stabilizer and headlights connected now....??
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:30:21 -0600
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > The gauge voltage regulator was originally mounted on three socket pins. > Replacement did not require soldering. > > The other symptoms you...
• Re: electrical woes (p-mail)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:21:28 -0700
  ...rev up, dimmer when you idle) then you have > >an alternator voltage regulator failure, or your alternator's carbon > >brush (for charging the field...
• Re: Warning lights problem(s)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 15:59:47 -0500
  ...All of the above indicating that yes, the light really did mean that you weren't charging. <g> Check your regulator brushes -- if they...
• Left Lane Bandits and Carrying Spares
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 22:15:14 PDT
  ...Others have mentioned water pumps and voltage regulators. How many people regularly carry spare parts, and if so, which ones and why? Thanks! Mike...
• Re: Intermittent charge
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:29:56 -0500
  ...The last 3 miles to this location the alternator lamp came on and battery voltage (dashmount gauge) dropped. Managed to find a nice spot...
• Re: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 12:15:45 -0400
  ...What you want is for the alternator to recharge the battery >more quickly when the engine is on, fiddling with an adjustable voltage >regulator...
• Re: Invertor ?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:24:17 -0500
  ...voltage up to 14 or 15 V, all you need is a cord with proper plugs. In some cases you might need a regulator...
• Re: Charging system questions.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:06:56 -0500
  ...I am considering also getting a new voltage regulator...I will probably put that in the alternator and keep the one I currently have...
• Re: charging light flickers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:13:27 -0400
  ...Now since the light was flickering most likely the "brushes" for the rotor are worn, these are attached to the voltage regulator. You can...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:17:41 -0700
  Yes on the early versions of the alternator wiring the full alternator charging current goes over those 2 parallel 14 gauge wires to the...