17 volts!!!?!?

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Mathias
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17 volts!!!?!?

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Got a new alternator with internal regulator. but when I started the motor it's putting out 17 volts at 900 rpm (engine-speed)... I have connected the main wire to the battery and the warninglight ot the flat connector.

Have I connected it wrong or is this a sign of that the internal regulator is broken?
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Speedy Jim
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Re: 17 volts!!!?!?

Post by Speedy Jim »

You have it wired correctly.
Does the dash light come on when key is first turned and then goes out after engine starts (normal)?

If it does, I would say the regulator is faulty. Call the vendor? Maybe they would send you a replacement regulator module.


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