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• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 14:27:51 -0400
  ...Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake >Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2007 13:54:13 -0400 > >Here's another wrinkle in the whole...
• Re: Is battery isolator better than a relay?
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 16:30:06 -0500
  ...So the regulator sense voltage will be the > alternator voltage minus 0.7 (or whatever the forward voltage drop across > the diode is). > > SurePower...
• Re: Alternator issues - long!
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Thu, 13 May 2004 14:20:40 -0700
  ...Fried the battery (well, actually boiled > the > battery would be more accurate). > > I got a new battery and voltage regulator. When looking over the...
• Re: Low voltage
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 13:00:14 -0700
  Where are you measuring the low voltage at? The voltage regulator only trys to maintain full voltage at the alternator, where it connects. It...
• Re: VOLTAGE & IDIOT LIGHTS
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 18:07:10 -0800
  ...Do I need a new voltage regulator? If so, how much of a job is it? > >John Lauterbach > > -- David Marshall -- -- 78 1.8L VW...
• Re: What's the connection between the temp and fuel gauges?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:40:25 -0400
  ...Both gauges are supplied with +10v from the voltage regulator on the panel, so if there's a problem with it or its wiring...
• Re: Alternator regulator voltage tolerances #
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 21:18:19 -0400
  ...Alternator regulator voltage tolerances # Hello Volks, After struggling with a starter problem for a long time, I have finally made progress. The problem seemed...
• Re: How many volts can ECU handle?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:47:16 -0500
  ...Something similar to the Vanagon voltage stabilzer on the >instrument cluster foil. There is for sure a +5v regulator. On Max Wellhouse's Bosch...
• Re: Alternator Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:21:09 -0500
  ...The voltage was 7.1V. Battery light still > on dash. > > > > Thinking this is a bad voltage regulator or brushes, I pulled the voltage > regulator...
• Carver P4 installation, Part 3 (how does that voltage regulator work ?)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 00:26:34 EST
  ...So why was I not getting any voltage from the regulator? Finally, I kept the voltmeter on the wire as I revved the engine...
• Re: gauge info for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 12 Feb 1995 10:57:51 -0800 (PST)
  I would check the little voltage regulator chip (the proper name for this little black chip escapes me now), that is screwed onto the...
• Alternator regulator voltage tolerances #
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 16:39:26 MDT
  ...What compromise would you recommend (I can install either a 14.4V or 15V regulator with about 0.6V voltage drop on the wiring...
• Voltage regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 23:19:44 -0400
  ...It appears to me that the contacts in the voltage regulator have fused connecting the battery and the alternator at all times, so I...
• FS Voltage Regulator
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Fri, 4 Sep 1998 07:28:06 -0400
  From '85 Westy, used only 2 days-ended up replacing entire Alternator. $45.00 or b/o/ Wendy & John Cape Cod, MA '85 Westy...
• Re: How to modify Bosch regulator for remote sensing.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:39:24 -0700
  ...That way the internal regulator voltage should never go > more than a diode drop above the regulator set point. Not ideal, > would want a...
• Re: Part number for alternator brushes for 90 Amp alternators?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 2 Oct 2018 13:11:08 -0400
  Thanks! Im having difficulty articulating and indeed the voltage regulator is what I meant to say! I appreciate that. Also I had heard of...
• Re: Battery question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 09:22:51 -0500
  ...he is recommending >some sort of voltage reducer from radio shack or the high price spread >custom voltage regulators ... his real advice was not...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 11:05:18 -0500
  ...N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > hi all, > > I suspect that the voltage regulator is defective, but not sure because the > gas gauge is working...
• Re: Another Update: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:07:42 -0700
  ...http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/westadvisor/10001/-1/10001/Voltage-Regulators.htm But their actual selection of regulators is pretty limited.
• Re: Auxilliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:59:51 -0400
  ...in adjustable regulators are easy to get. It's getting back down that's the problem, 'cause if you keep the voltage up there...
• Re: How to replace voltage regulator?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 10:27:51 EDT
  ...I expect that a fellow is meant to smoosh them into the case before trying to insert the regulator body into the alternator. Does...
• Re: Alternators
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 10:59:37 -0700
  ...wipers on, the voltage can drop ( as measured on fuse panel) to the high 13s. >> >> The whole point of the regulator is to *not...
• Re: dim lights when revved
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Sun, 30 Oct 94 23:31:59 CST
  ...or maybe an over- voltage? maybe the setup is putting out too much voltage for the little voltage regulator on the printed circuit foil...
• Re: What do you infer from this?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 14:35:45 -0400
  ...It was a bad solder of the voltage regulator on the instrument panel. Re-soldering was the fix. The fuel gauge on mine was...
• Re: Update on the alternator story
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 25 May 2011 12:02:36 -0700
  ...070-903-803A Bosch Internal Voltage Regulator, Rectangular Housing > with Brushes (30062), 1981 $18.00 > > Z. 068-903-803B Bosch Internal Voltage Regulator, Round...
• Re: Toggle off switch
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:15:13 -0800
  ...low-voltage electronic things are a lot more sensitive to wild swings in voltage, I guess. I know a lot of newer regulators are...
• Re: adjustable volt reg. was Re: List for Volvo owners? NOW ON TOPIC!
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 17:19:35 -0700
  ...I wonder > if the swap has ever been done. > > This link also shows an "adjustable voltage > regulator for Vanagon" for sale > "allowing 14.5...
• Re: Odometer fixed..and "how dumb am I? (gas guage)
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:00:17 -0700
  Any pictures of this gauge pod voltage regulator? It's my first day off and I'm looking for the easy way........ Thanks, Miguel
• Re: Low Alternator Voltage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 20:00:44 PDT
  ...Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM> > >I found this web page that outlines replacing the BOSCH internal voltage >regulator with an external Ford until. This...
• Re: How to modify Bosch regulator for remote sensing.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:24:00 -0400
  ...That way the internal regulator voltage should never go >more than a diode drop above the regulator set point. Not ideal, >would want a...
• Re: Alternators
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 11:00:26 -0700
  ...wipers on, the voltage can drop ( as measured on fuse panel) to the high 13s. >> >> The whole point of the regulator is to *not...
• Battery question
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 07:04:33 -0500
  ...he is recommending some sort of voltage reducer from radio shack or the high price spread custom voltage regulators ... his real advice was not...
• Re: Alternator output
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:45:18 -0400
  ...The voltage regulator acts like a high limit or not-to-exceed switch. Once your system voltage reaches your regulator voltage the regulator will...
• RE: Rebuilt alternator for my 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 08:17:13 -0700
  ...Many compromises are made in auto design and the advantages of including the voltage regulator in the alternator sacrifices the sensing of air temperature...
• Re: Fuel and Coolant gauges not working?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:59:59 -0400
  Well, both the fuel gauge and the temperature gauge get their operating voltage from the voltage regulator in the dash pod. I'd look...
• Re: [Re: Alternator regulator voltage tolerances #]
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 08:25:58 -0400
  ...Alternator regulator voltage tolerances #] Bulley <gmbulley@bulley-hewlett.com> wrote: > Drive with your headlights on. Worry about other things. > What an original (and short...
• Re: Replacing Voltage Regulator.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:32:43 -0700
  ...Replacing Voltage Regulator. Before I go into this blindfolded, I thought I'd check to see if anyone had any tips on replacing the...
• Re: Fixed; was Baffled, giving up
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 16:28:54 -0700
  ...If that is happening I'd sure try another voltage regulator. what voltage to you have now ? I like to see 13.8 min...
• Re: Alternators
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 11:03:30 -0700
  ...wipers on, the voltage can drop ( as measured on fuse panel) to the high 13s. >> >> The whole point of the regulator is to *not...
• 85 Westy Brakelight Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 13:25:07 -0600
  ...According to my Haynes manual, the output of the brake light switch connects to a point on the voltage regulator (C1 in the Haynes...
• Re: Battery/Charging system questions.. A lot of info included..
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:48:09 -0700
  ...Did you check the alternator output, when running AT the alternator? I suppose that the regulator could be fried and the voltage could be...
• Re: alternators
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Jul 94 18:59:29 CDT
  ...the voltage regulator. The regulator has the task of keeping the generator voltage constant over the entire engine-speed range irrespective of the load...
• RE: Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Wiesner Craig
  27 Nov 1996 10:46:52 -0800
  ...He installed (one screw, 5min) an adjustable voltage regulator. Hooked up a volt meter and cranked up the voltage. Now I have the isolator...
• Re: no start -(
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 11:37:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...The >>voltage at the battery terminals with the engine running is around 14 >>volts. >==================== >A good rough check of the alternator/regulator is with...
• Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:02:36 -0500
  ...But until you address the voltage-regulator problem the system is still fundamentally broken, so IMHO better to spend the bucks there first. To...
• Re: alternator
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 08 Nov 1996 21:22:51 -0800
  ...Will a new (or rebuilt) alternator come with a new voltage >regulator on it? I don't know for sure about wasserboxer alternators, but...
• Re: Voltage regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 08:39:26 -0400
  ...I would also take some voltage readings at the battery with engine off, idling and at 2k rpm, all electrical consumers off then on...
• Alternator died
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 28 Jul 2005 08:51:26 -0700
  Hi all, Yesterday the 2 external voltage regulators arrived and I installed the first one in my 90 and it worked great. My digital...
• alternator parts?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 09:13:00 -0700 (PDT)
  Does anyone know of a source for alternator diodes, internal voltage regulators, and such like parts? JC Whitney has them, but their service is...
• Re: Odometer fixed..and "how dumb am I? (gas guage)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:45:26 -0500
  ...voltage regulator in the gauge cluster that only feeds the temperature gauge and the fuel gauge. When working properly, it regulates the gauge voltage...
• Re: rats... my alternator is junk.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 16:00:47 -0500
  At 02:18 PM 2/22/2003, Steve Delanty wrote: >Has anyone ever gutted the voltage regulator out of the Bosch and >used an...
• Re: Alternators
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 11:30:31 -0700
  ...The set point changes with temperature changes at the regulator. > > D'oh! that's on when voltage falls, off when it rises. But the...
• Re: Toggle off switch
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:30:06 -0800
  ...The battery acts a bit like a > capacitor and keeps the voltage steady. Since the regulator watches > that voltage and manages the alternator field...
• voltage Stabilizer/Regulator - Correct Part?
  Historical mailing list - karen davis
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 15:08:13 +0000
  I've been blowing voltage stabilizers (3 prong thingie under dash). I've gone through 4 and still I haven't found the root...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:01:10 -0500
  ...Fortunately I had my old voltage regulator which probably has 70,000 miles on it and its brushes were much longer so I swapped...
• 10VDC Regulator Replacement Part ?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 09:46:26 -0700
  I have misplaced the generic replacement part and mfg for the 10vdc instrument cluster voltage regulator. I remember that one of the esteemed listmembers...
• Improved Voltage Regulator (more volts) For Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 1995 11:41:15 -0500
  ...Transpo does make another regulator that >the set voltage is 14.5 volts. They also make a regulator that will fit Wow. Excellent. >your...
• Re: Testing Generator and Volt. Reg.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Foley
  Wed, 12 Apr 95 14:02:29 PDT
  ...If this is ok then check the regulator for loose wires. The next stage is to measure the voltage coming out of the regulator...
• sure industries battery isolator on Vanagon, diagnostic problems (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 11:25:54 -0800
  ...On the original alternator I replaced the voltage regulator with a brand provided at NAPA (it fits the hole locations on the alternator, and...
• Re: persistent stalling-- Squamish BC
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 08:14:54 -0400
  ...regulator, alternator itself. Also check the small wire(blue I think) that attaches to the back of the alternator. What kind of voltages do...