I put a new alternator & batttery. still will not charge.both are good.Is there a inline fuse.and were is it or were is the regulator.could it be that. when parked the battery stays charged so i dont think its a short. help please thanks!!!
2007-02-06 02:49:48 · 7 answers · asked by DANIEL D 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i agree, Ford and Chrysler both utilized an external voltage regulator. They are normally mounted on the fender. Trace the positive cable from the battery. It should lead you to the voltage regulator. More than likely this is the source of your problems. Remove and replace. test with a voltmeter across the terminal of the battery and start the engine. You should get a reading of 13.5-14.2 volts. Your good to go from there.
Good luck.........
2007-02-06 03:00:32 · answer #1 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ONe thing to do is to go an Automotive Parts store and buy a Haynes Automotive Book for your vehicle. It will help on fixing your problem and finding if it has an inline fuse. Besides you need schematics to check your wiring out. My chevy had a problem till I found that somehow the inline fuse had blown. It was the wire from the starter to the altenator. That was the last place I would have looked if it had not been for the book.
With the book, find out where your external voltage regulator is or is it located on the alternator itself and how to check it.
Also how to check to make sure your belts are tight enough. Did you know that if your belts are loose your vehicle will not charge properly.
Last but not least, when you ever replace an altenator, MAKE SURE your battery is fully charged. That way you do not place a load on regulator.
Personally, if you have a ride, take both items off your vehicle and go to the auto places where they will check them for free. I like Auto Zone as you never need a receipt as it is kept in computer and is nation wide.
2007-02-06 03:01:04 · answer #2 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't swear to it, but I think the regulator on that model is a part of the alternator. You can ask at the parts store, or perhaps someone will jump in with that information. It is possible for a new alternator to be bad out of the box, test it first to make sure. If it's good, and there is no external regulator, all that is left is a broken wire somewhere in the wiring harness. Start checking things with the ohm meter. Hit both ends of every wire, if it reads zero, it's good. If not, replace it.
2007-02-06 03:02:38 · answer #3 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some chrysler vehicle carries an external regulator some vehicle uses the ecm to send signal to alt to crank up voltage or amps
2007-02-06 02:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by lake d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is there a voltage regulator??? check cables and go to zone or advance for free alt test..sometimes a rebuilt alt will be junk right ouy of the box...no kidding.
2007-02-06 02:57:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your alternator connected properly. If it is not when the engine is running it will run off the battery and run it down.
2007-02-06 03:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by bill a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From journey, i might verify the wires that bypass from the battery to the starter. They coating might are turning out to be melted via the exhaust and be sparking out. Or a foul alternator. stable success
2016-10-01 12:35:27 · answer #7 · answered by carouthers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋