What should I do if my Charger regulator is not working?
Assuming your rectifier part of the unit is still working, you’ll see current flowing to your battery. You will see your battery voltage increasing because it has current flowing into it. If you suspect the regulator part of the unit is not working, you can set your multi-meter to the “DC Volts” setting, generally a 20-volt setting.
Why is the regulator on my Harley stator not working?
The regulator protects the battery voltage and when the battery voltage climbs too high it shuts off current to ground and bleeds it off as heat. That is what the heat fins on the regulator box are for, to dissipate the heat. If the regulator did not monitor the voltage to your battery it would destroy it.
Where is the voltage regulator located on a car?
Does anyone know were the voltage regulator is located on the car? Tester July 6, 2016, 4:07am #2 The voltage regulator is located inside the alternator. When the voltage regulator fails the entire alternator is usually replaced. Bing July 6, 2016, 4:07am #3 It should be on the alternator or internal to the alternator.
What makes a voltage regulator make a squeaking noise?
The photo of the regulator shows that it is part of the alternator, with the two brushes (the rectangular parts sticking up into the round opening) that are part of the assembly. Squeaking noise from the belt means it’s slipping. The belt might be loose, or worn out. How old is it?
What happens when voltage regulator is not working?
This is because when this part burns out, the battery will no longer charge, meaning it will eventually die. Recharging the battery will allow the car to start, but you’ll find that the battery will be dead again sooner than you might expect if the voltage regulator isn’t working correctly.
Can a bad voltage regulator cause a dead battery?
Despite the low voltage reading the charging system must have been working to some degree, since we were never stranded with a dead battery. Doing some on line research I found that these were symptoms of a bad voltage regulator.
What should the voltage be on a battery regulator?
The regulator should cap the output of your battery at around 14.5. If the voltage reads over 14.5, it probably means that you have a faulty regulator. If your voltage reading is below 13.8 volts, you have a weak battery and will need to replace it soon. Read the schematics that came with the voltage regulator.
Can a bad voltage regulator cause a car to burn out?
If the output voltage is measuring at 16 volts or more, it’s very likely you have a faulty voltage regulator. Too high of a voltage can actually cause damage to various electrical components. Most commonly, the bulbs in your headlights or taillights will prematurely burn out.