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Variable voltage reg., alternator
Historical mailing list - Austin
Sat, 14 Sep 1996 14:28:34 -0700
Just got back my 90 amp Bosch alternator from the local rebuilder - they included a very nice adjustable regulator; snap off a cap, & set...
LCD display for battery condition for sale
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sat, 21 Apr 2007 13:08:47 -0800
...I purchased a couple of these LCD's voltage meters to monitor the conditions of my batteries along with a voltage regulator that is...
Re: Charging system update
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Thu, 20 Aug 1998 20:40:49 EDT
...On the Vanagon, the >voltage regulator is screwed onto the front (FIF) of the alternator. >Comparing the old and the new, the brushes on...
What's this part do on the alternator??
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Wed, 8 May 2002 12:29:40 -0700
It's not the voltage regulator/brush holder, it's the other solid small rubber box thing that has a wire that goes into...
Re: Easier battery jumping?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Mon, 7 Oct 2002 20:54:36 -0400
...You shouldn't get an over-voltage condition if the car you're jumping from has a working voltage regulator. Just don't jump...
more ???? Re: Diesel alternator
Historical mailing list - andrew swingler
Fri, 28 Jan 2000 13:40:36 -0800
...I suspect that there is no curent control on the alternator, only a voltage regulator. If this is true then the only thing regulating...
Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 09:55:02 -0700
...So I'm looking Ample Power's Next Step voltage regulator: http://www.amplepower.com/products/ns2/index.html It monitors the output voltage...
Solar panel basics
Historical mailing list - David Etter
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:24:13 -0300
...We would rather use higher voltage solar panels and use a regulator which is quite inexpensive to buy and it can save your batteries.
Re: voltage stabilizer
Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
Thu, 20 May 1999 13:20:28 -0500
The typical "3-pin" regulator has an input pin, output pin, and ground pin. On many voltage stabilizers, the mounting tab is equivalent to...
Re: Bright LED Cheap source & usage
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sat, 3 Dec 2005 08:23:37 -0800
...typical-to-max voltage) so a 400-425ohm resistor. So long as you're on the 12v supplied through the regulator, that ought to...
Re: Battery/Charging system questions.. A lot of info included..
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:16:17 -0400
...in voltage between the two batteries. > Did you check the alternator output, when running AT the >alternator? I suppose that the regulator could be...
Re: Alternator replacement
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Sun, 31 Aug 2003 12:52:06 -0600
...I'm > guessing the D+ is the feed to the voltage regulator, and that it can be > jumpered to the B+ for local voltage...
Charging system update
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Thu, 20 Aug 1998 16:22:54 PDT
...Today I finally had the time to replace the voltage regulator with a new spare that came with the van (thanks Rick!). On the...
Re: Checking temp gage
Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
Wed, 6 Feb 2002 02:45:25 +0100
The first thing to check is the Voltage Regulator. See Bentley. If it's bad, the gage will not get a stable voltage. Erik...
Mystery part - what is this thing?
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 18:43:30 -0700
...This can be cured by adding an external voltage regulator to the stock Bosch alternator. If you are willing to modify your alternator for...
Re: Just as I pulled in the driveway, the Alternator light came on....
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Thu, 24 Aug 2000 21:48:38 -0400
...The brushes on the voltage regulator were toast. Found replacement at the local Advance Auto Parts for about $35. Drove home on the battery...
Re: Last call for overheating help
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Wed, 13 Jun 2001 08:10:26 -0400
...Maybe he has a faulty volatage regulator. John, check the voltage at the voltage regulator, its behind the tachometer. It should be 10.5...
Re: Voltage Stabilizer in Instrument Cluster
Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
Wed, 8 Dec 2010 22:16:22 +0000
...Voltage Stabilizer in Instrument Cluster At 04:38 PM 12/8/2010, Marius Strom wrote: >I'd need to do some research, but isn...
Re: temp gauge not working right...
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 12 Aug 2018 11:18:11 -0700
...it supposed that the 700Y voltage regulator is for both gas and coolant temp gauges but the gas gauge is working and the temp...
Re: Trip update
Historical mailing list - julie sommer
Tue, 28 Apr 1998 10:37:41 -0700
...I also put in a new voltage regulator before winter. Thank you all so much for the responses. I'll gladly take more suggestions...
Re: More Instrument cluster electrical gemlins
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 14:39:13 -0500
...And the clock runs slow! > >I suspect the voltage regulator. Any other guesses? Measure and see -- seems highly likely though. The clock's not...
Re: Red light flashing
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 23:04:46 -0400
...Voltage surges may be occuring in the 10v regulator circuit. VW put > >out an upgrade requireing that a diode be installed in the 10v...
Re: Auxilliary batteries
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:04:00 -0700
Just the Scan gauge voltage is what I am reading for the most part and I am guessing it is the voltage at the...
Re: charging aux battery: too much of a good thing?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:12:25 -0400
...charge either fast or fully at that voltage. I might suggest going to a 14.2v regulator, but that will slow down the charge...
Re: Battery isolator vs combiner??
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Thu, 10 Aug 2000 19:40:55 -0700
...14.2 voltage at main battery: 14.2 voltage at outlet in dash: 13.95 That's with a 1 year old Bosch regulator...
Re: 88 Vanagon alternator light problem
Historical mailing list - John Graham
Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:05:29 -0400
...pops into my mind is short or worn brushes in the voltage > regulator/brush package unit in the back of the alternator. > Sometimes a...
Re: charing voltage to battery - 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:29:43 -0400
...Once you get that cleaned up you've got two more decisions - is the wire big enough, and is the regulator voltage high enough...
Dash warning lights?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:13:08 -0700
...indicator lights, engine running) After messing around with the alternator, the Voltage regulator/brush pack (if my terms aren't exactly right, I hope...
Re: Becketts Tome on Dual Batt.s,Relays,Saftey,and charging (Very Long)
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Mon, 19 Jun 2000 16:05:58 -0700
...miles on it, have the shop install new bearings and consider a new regulator, to make sure you get the highest voltage possible. The...
Re: Voltage at alternator blue D+ lead?
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 14 May 2011 20:31:45 -0700
...If the brushes in the regulator pak are worn, you can get > replacement paks for anywhere between $13.95 and $30.00. I bought...
Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:02:41 -0400
At 12:13 PM 7/12/2008, Michael Diehr wrote: >The "2.5" is about right if it's mm diameter: that would be...
Re: Idle Control
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Sat, 14 Nov 2020 23:51:32 +0000
If that were not getting the correct voltage, would that account for the symptoms I described? ________________________________ From: David Beierl <dbeierl@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday...
Re: Deep Cycle batteries
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Sat, 17 Nov 2001 08:21:50 -0800
...So if your regulator limits charging voltage to 14.1 VDC both the Optima Deep Cycle and the regular old Delco will charge just...
Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:41:48 -0700
...the smart regulator I put on Scamp (the boat, not the van) years > ago had an input that would limit voltage whenever halogen lamps...
Re: Door electrics problem
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 19 Feb 2005 18:33:56 -0600
...voltage drop the motor quits operating. Jim On Feb 19, 2005, at 6:00 PM, Kim Brennan wrote: > Yep. Check the window regulator (the...
Re: Stupid Electrical error
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Thu, 7 Apr 1994 20:18:59 -0500 (CDT)
...Would continuity in one direction be enough verification that they're ok? I found the "voltage regulator" thing. The parts fiche (thanks Joel!!!) calls...
Replacing Voltage Regulator.
Historical mailing list - robby kilborn
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:27:04 -0300
Before I go into this blindfolded, I thought I'd check to see if anyone had any tips on replacing the VR on a...
Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 20 Dec 2001 19:56:47 -0500
...A smart regulator setup would probably address this by not paralleling the batteries until the house battery had achieved a certain voltage...but also...
Re: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 22:20:08 -0700
The Bosch distributor was telling me about an adjustable voltage regulator for the Bosch alternators - I think it could go up to 16V. The...
Westy Faucet water velocity
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 12 Jan 2002 22:19:30 -0500
...solution using a solid state voltage regulator thing and a few other parts, that would drop the voltage and be adjustable. Parts would be...
Re: Fuel Gauge
Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
Tue, 9 Sep 1997 12:24:09 -0400
...I have replaced > sending unit, gauge and voltage regulator/stabilizer. Any further > suggestions? > > DDF >
Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Thu, 13 Dec 2001 13:39:56 EST
...had any trouble either way ( not once I found the adjustable voltage regulator to use with the isolator, that is..) I guess I'll...
Re: Battery Switch
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Thu, 11 Jul 2002 13:44:35 -0700
...voltage regulator). Do you suppose the voltage regulator is connected only to battery 1???? ---------- Wrom: IYZUNNYCGPKYLEJGDGVCJVTLBXFGGMEPYOQKEDOTWFAOBUZXUWLSZLKBRNVWWCUFPEG Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 2:44 PM...
Re: proper voltages
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:12:29 -0700
...If the reading is too low at the alternator then the alternator has a problem and replacing just the voltage regulator module in it...
Re: FI Aux Air Regulator question
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Fri, 29 Nov 2002 14:27:21 -0800
...FI Aux Air Regulator question Hello, I have an 81 westy & I,m rebuilding the engine. While I was checking the pieces I noticed...
Re: [vanagon] need tech info for tach cluster circuit board
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 14 Oct 1999 04:53:46 -0400
...If that is open, it might be because the voltage regulator fried and then cooked the resistor. You should see 9.5-10.5v...
Re: Converting 12V to 9V
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Wed, 2 Apr 2003 06:58:11 -0800
...soldering one of those cheap 3-pin voltage regulators? Yes, as simple as a 3-terminal regulator... (7809) Don't forget to solder 2...
Re: temp gauge not working right...
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Sun, 12 Aug 2018 11:36:02 -0400
...hi all, I suspect that the voltage regulator is defective, but not sure because the gas gauge is working good but I am willing...
Re: Voltage drop with headlight upgrade
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 8 Aug 2006 14:50:59 -0400
...as always, pull the regulator and check the brushes before pulling the alternator, they are a wear item. At 11:31 AM 8/8...
OXS and battery LEDs
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Tue, 21 Oct 2003 05:52:39 -0700
I know that some of this has been covered before but just changed my regulator and the LEDs still come on the same way...
Re: Inverter Question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 12:41:31 -0500
...A series regulator (I got my names mixed before, a shunt regulator is even worse!) simply acts like a resistor in series, but it...
charge rate at main & aux batt
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sun, 26 Mar 2006 23:09:17 -0700
...Does the voltage regulator sense when the main battery is fully charged and slow down the rate or something, and if so, what happens...
Re: Coolant level sensor lite dimly lit
Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
Sun, 24 May 1998 01:56:27 EDT
...It turned out to be the voltage regulator in the alternator. It was allowing too high a voltage and causing the light to glow...
Re: Voltage surges
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 21 May 2010 12:58:17 -0400
...But surely you have a scope? >Before I dig deeper into this, can anyone tell me if this sounds like an >alternator voltage regulator...
Re: Charging voltage is 12.5v : Is this enough?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 22 May 2009 19:03:04 -0700
...won't be enough > to keep it charged? Or this voltage indicative of a bad or failing > regulator? > > Thank you for any comments. > > Roland >
Re: How many volts can ECU handle?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:27:32 -0500
Hi Neil, if you want to see what the voltage regulator looks like for the Megasquirt ECU, go to http://www.megamanual.com/index...
Battery Charging voltages.
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 10:47:38 -0700
Hi Volks, You might consider what voltage your battery "likes" to see when charging. Once again the BMW 246 motor has a miniscule 280W...
Re: Voltage regulator or some other electrical issue??
Historical mailing list - Annie
Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:27:34 -0800
...If indeed I do need to replace voltage regulator, though, the local FLAPs has an AC Delco for $79 and an Import Direct brand...
Re: OXS and Battery Light? Van Dies. (Fixed)
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Mon, 20 Dec 1999 10:31:31 -0600
Hi Pat, You problem could be just the brushes on the voltage regulator. The bus depot has them for a couple of bucks. Requires...
Re: Battery 82 Westy
Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
Fri, 29 Oct 1999 12:06:41 EDT
...If your voltage regulator fails in the open position it will allow the alternator to overcharge the battery. This causes the battery to "boil...