[V8] 1990 V8q not charging: resolved

[Ed Kellock]

Voltage regulator.


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> Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 6:05 PM
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> Subject: [V8] 1990 V8q not charging
> 
> 
> Alternator indicator light does not come on when ignition is 
> turned on.
>  
> I get the same voltage I get at the battery itself everywhere 
> else, the jump post in the engine compartment, the lugs on 
> the side of the frame rail, and the CC head.
>  
> I ohmed the exciter wire and got 66.  The book says 140-160.
>  
> But the book says no alt light could mean bad regulator.  
> That appears to be a higher order troubleshooting step.
>  
> I have a spare, new regulator for my 91 Avant.  I'm hoping 
> it's the same one.
>  
> Too cold to do any more tonight.
>  
> Any ideas/input is welcome.
>  
> Thanks,
> Ed
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