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• Re: Fuel and coolant Gauges not working?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:01:40 -0500
  ...fuel gauge and the temperature gauge get their > >operating > >voltage from the voltage regulator in the dash pod. I'd look there > >first" > > > >Where...
• Re: Enough volts - alternator
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 15:36:58 -0700
  The voltage spec for the alternator is to be checked at the alternator, not the battery. The Bosch alternators we have are nominally 14...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:32:59 -0400
  ...Yup. +12 and +5 voltage regulators, one ignition driver and one injector driver. d
• Re: Instrument cluster -no oil, lcd or temp guage
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 12:11:38 -0800
  ...temp gauge, oil light & the lcd clock have in common > all have decided to stop > >>Voltage regulator? Does the fuel gauge still work? yup
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 13:04:57 -0400
  ...N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > > > hi all, > > > > I suspect that the voltage regulator is defective, but not sure because > the > > gas gauge is working...
• charging woes/charging joy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 21:44:23 -0800
  ...I prefer external regulators anyway because they can be set up to sense the charging voltage right at the battery instead of at the...
• Re: New Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 18:39:43 CST6CDT
  your voltage regulator is inside the alternator but replaceable from the exterior. a new one should be mounted on a brush holder and is...
• Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 19:59:50 -0700
  ...http://www.amplepower.com/products/sarv3/index.html > There are actually intelligent voltage > regulators for marine > alternators that perform these functions but they > are...
• low fuel pressure and lean engine
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Sat, 3 Jul 2004 21:25:01 -0700
  ...Of course, I'm not sure if the used regulator is good or not. Right now, the voltage from my oxygen sensor is hovering...
• Re: Inverter Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 09:53:37 -0500
  ...An AC-powered device might not use a regulator at all, or if it did would start with a lower voltage. It would drop...
• Re: charge rate at main & aux batt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 06:49:29 -0500
  The voltage regulator does just that, maintain a fixed voltage. Typical is ~13.8. The batteries current draw is based on its charge acceptance...
• Re: Temp & Fuel gauges not accurate
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 22:17:16 -0600
  ...Try measuring the voltage between the ground pin of the voltage regulator and the ground of one or both of the gauges. If you...
• Re: Odometer fixed..and "how dumb am I? (gas guage)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:17:55 -0500
  ...The fuel gauge is driven through a 10V voltage regulator, so if your supply voltage is so low as to effect the fuel gauge...
• Rabbit 3 terminal regulator (for instruments)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 11:00:28 -0800
  The Rabbit instrument voltage regulator is indeed a 3 terminal solid state device, as Harvey describes. It just plugs into the flex circuit behind...
• Re: This could happen to you....(a little long)
  Historical mailing list - christian krahforst
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 09:43:10 +0000
  ...Turns out the voltage regulator (a small bolted on thang) on the regulator was kaput! christian f krahforst Environmental Sciences Program UMass/Boston 7039ckrah...
• Re: What do you infer from this?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 21:57:02 -0400
  ...Bad connection on the panel voltage regulator or possibly bad regulator. Regulator costs way out of proportion to what it ought to, but it...
• Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 10 Oct 2015 01:05:42 -0400
  ...You'll need to plan on an adjustable voltage regulator from davebarton.com also if you want the battery to receive the proper voltage...
• Re: 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt
  Sat, 05 Oct 1996 22:05:37 -0400
  ...does this sound like >my alternater is going? or perhaps my voltage regulator? because it >eventually kicks in...i keep going with the hope...
• 89 - Fuel/temp/speedo
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Ward
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 10:21:18 -0700
  ...I have replaced the voltage regulator and tested it. I have grounded the fuel gauge and it reads full quite quickly when I do...
• Alt & O2 lights on, Final Chapter
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 08:40:02 -0500
  ...It turns out it was the voltage regulator. The regulator sits on the back of the alternator, replacement was an easy job. The hard...
• Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 08:23:52 -0400
  ...from the regulators<br> &quot;voltage sense&quot; terminal up to the battery, so the regulator<br> measures the charging voltage AT THE BATTERY...
• Re: Toggle off switch
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 21:00:49 -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...
• Van turns but won't fire
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 21:05:16 -0700
  Started out replacing voltage regulator (back of alternator) due to dim "oxy""alt" lights.Could crank the engine over but it would not fire...
• Re: Progress, Puzzle on "Fuel pump won't work"
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:20:53 -0700
  Because you changed the alternator voltage regulator..... Could the alternator voltage regulator be blocking positive flow to fuel pump 30 while engine is off...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 15:54:24 -0500
  ...Other than a couple rebuilt starter motors, one head gasket job and a blown voltage regulator, mine's been sweet for over 200k miles...
• Re: Alternator rebuild
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 1 Dec 2014 11:05:29 -0700
  ...Drop in voltage at > times, squealing sound like a belt struggling. voltage regulator brushes > look good. > > Is this as simple (or not) as replacing...
• Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 13:13:23 -0800
  ...I also had on board an adjustable voltage regulator but when the alternator failed (see my other post) I put in a stock regulator...
• Re: Voltage Stabilizer Blows
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 16:14:27 -0600
  ...10 volt semiconductors regulators however they both say they require no external components, I assume you put an unregulated + voltage and you will get...
• article: Alternator Charging Systems (long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 14 Jun 95 10:30:51 CDT
  ...NO REGULAR REGULATOR Some factory-stock voltage regulators create performance bottlenecks for a high-output alternator. The three-step voltage regulators available in the...
• Stupid Electrical Error
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 07 Apr 94 13:19:38 CDT
  gerry, it sounds like you have fried that little voltage regulator that is on the printed circuit foil ... it's a little 3-legged...
• '87 charging
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 18:06:25 -0400
  ...voltage reading, 13.4v off the alternator, 13.1v at battery. I have replaced the battery and just replaced the alternator w/regulator. Has...
• Re: Voltage Regulator
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 19:53:18 -0500
  ...I KNOW that the alternator on the Vanagons is less >than $30. $56 for a voltage regulator seems real high. > >Greg I just had...
• Re: Mystery part - what is this thing?
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 20:53:56 -0700
  ...regulating the voltage to both batteries, in fact the regulator in the alternator is disconnected. This eliminates the problem of a voltage drop and...
• Re: FW: resistance
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 May 1999 19:09:48 -0400
  I think his panel voltage regulator is busted... I'll give it a try. d 1983, THE INDICATORS OF THE GASOLINE LEVEL AND THE...
• Re: '87 Westy Question For Guys With IR Thermometers
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:04:17 -0400
  ...How is the gas gauge reading? They share a voltage regulator behind the dash. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: Fuel/Temp Gauge Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:32:34 -0400
  ...Put one across the voltage regulator -- it should be on continuously. When the gauges stop, the LED that lights (or gets brighter) will pinpoint...
• Re: Toggle off switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:33:02 -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: Vitrifrigo trip results, wiring, battery life, charging issues, etc
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 19:35:02 -0400
  ...In Or transfer your voltage regulator sensing connection from inside the alternator to the battery terminal, so it will actually do what it thinks...
• Re: How to check if the Alternator is damaged or broken
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 13:03:17 -0800
  ...That means you would need to change the voltage regulator, or fiddle with it and try to change the brushes. Cheaper and faster to...
• Alternator issues - long!
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Thu, 13 May 2004 13:54:16 -0700
  ...I got a new battery and voltage regulator. When looking over the alternator, I noticed that the blue wire which should be connected to...
• new to list; w/ Eurovan Questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 07:19:25 -0500
  ...The owner had told me that the voltage regulator had been replaced once (this is an IC on the back of the dash gauges...
• Re: More Instrument cluster electrical gemlins
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 12:16:53 -0800
  ...And the clock runs slow! > > I suspect the voltage regulator. Any other > guesses? > > > tim in rainy san jose > > > _____________________________________________- > ____________________ > The new MSN 8: advanced junk...
• RE: Embarassing moment: '79 westy on fire
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 28 Jun 95 13:10:11 CDT
  ...when i tried to replace the voltage regulator in my 71 bus. without disconnecting the battery ground strap. :( a word of advice to ALL...
• Re: Voltage regulator or some other electrical issue??
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:29:27 -0800
  ...What is > >>>> recommended? > >>>> > >>> > >>> The voltage regulator/brush pack that is on your alternator looks like > >>> this: > >>> < > >>> > >> > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page...
• Re: Battery light staying on till you rev engine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 00:26:44 -0500 (EST)
  ...It has to do with the regulator on the alternator not being able to pump out over 12 volts until the voltage spike tickles...
• Re: 1.5 Volt only at clock
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:59:20 -0700
  ...My analogue clock is supplied by B+ (no voltage regulator involved) so voltage at clock should be the same or close to voltage at...
• Re: Intermittent charge [solved]
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:54:34 -0700
  ...Changing the voltage regulator/brush pack I posted this several years ago when I had to do exactly what Rocket J. Squirrel just had...
• Adjustable Regulator $20 by Mail!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 1995 18:27:54 -0500
  ...It would require replacing the existing regulator on the >alternator with a brushholder assembly and mounting a Ford adjustable >regulator wherever it would be...
• Re: Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 21:57:11 -0500
  ...Sounds like I should check the voltage regulator - exactly where is the little bugger and what does it look like? TIA Steve, 91 GL...
• Re: Alternator out at *high* rpms?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 08:35:39 CST
  ...as soon as i can, i'm gonna replace the voltage regulator. and why does the O2 sensor light come on? cause it's...
• Re: Voltage regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 09:51:01 -0400
  ...OXY light. > > It appears to me that the contacts in the voltage regulator have fused > connecting the battery and the alternator at all times...
• Re: High voltage havoc from coil?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 15:13:22 -0500
  ...Automotive regulators will typically hold voltage to about 13.9 max (which is a not-very-satisfactory compromise but we won't open that...
• Charging better
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 15:36:41 -0500
  ...The plan was to install the external regulator and gain some charging voltage. I put the voltmeter on the alternator and started the bus...
• Re: Alternator Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:06:16 -0700
  ...The voltage was 7.1V. Battery light still >> on dash. >> >> >> >> Thinking this is a bad voltage regulator or brushes, I pulled the voltage >> regulator...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 17:46:23 -0400
  ...Especially useful for reading the voltage drop across long distances; such as between the positive battery post and the alternator output or the negative...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:30:52 -0400
  ...so it can determine the proper bulk-stage end voltage. The built-in automotive regulator on the Bosch alternator won't. You may have...
• New Alternator?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 17:39:51 -0500
  ...The voltage regulator from VW is probably at least this much. What's the advice--keep looking for an aftermarket regulator or buy the...
• FW: Aux battery & isolator
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 10:36:23 -0800
  ...ve figured out a tricky circuit, you are taking the > regulator sense voltage from one or the other battery, but not both. So > if...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:25:45 -0700
  ...Fortunately I had my old voltage regulator which probably has 70,000 miles on it and its brushes were much longer so I swapped...
• Re: more ???? Re: Diesel alternator
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 14:58:26 -0700
  ...The VW alternator regulator voltage senses at the alternator terminal. The correct place to voltage sense is at the battery, and many cars do...