2007-11-10 08:26:09 · 6 answers · asked by Patrick J 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
As all of the other people have said it regulates the amount of available voltage that is supplied to the alternator to the battery. Usually the voltage is regulated between.13.5 -14.0 volts. Anything over 14 volts will eventually use up the sulfuric acid and distilled water inside the battery. Over charging can cause the liquid inside the battery to boil. This also kills the life of the battery.
2007-11-10 13:27:32 · answer #1 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just what the name implies. It regulates the voltage. The regulator is part of the alternator/battery charging system. If it goes out, then you can end up overcharging your battery and destroying it. You can also over drive the various electrical components but this is not so common.
FWIW, the same type of regulator is common on all other cars.
HTH.
2007-11-10 16:36:15 · answer #2 · answered by offroader_ii 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It maintains a steady voltage across your battery for optimum charging and other electrical components like your computer, A/C and so on. Most voltage regulators are contained inside the alternator housing in later model vehicles. Earlier model vehicles may have it attached to the firewall.
2007-11-10 18:10:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are other kinds of voltage regulators , not just in the charging system . The gauge cluster usually has one too . It keeps the components from getting fried and keeps the needles reading properly .
2007-11-10 21:42:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It keeps your alternator or generator from throwing too much voltage to the battery.
2007-11-10 16:36:10 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It controls the amount of re-charge the battery gets from your generator, or alternator.
2007-11-10 16:32:00 · answer #6 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋