Re: Is voltage regulator adjustable on '95 90q?

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

I think that the voltage regulator in the V6 is just underrated; as far
as I know it's not adjustable.  I think that the whole charging system
in the 90's could have used a little work; the regulator doesn't
regulate well, and the idle speed doesn't adjust as needed.  That goes
on my list of gripes, I guess...but lower down.  My main concern is that
the VR lets you overcharge the battery so that it has a tendency to
explode...ever try jump-starting anyone in your 90?  Don't.....
-- 
Elliott


Rod Michaelson wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> Had a great ride up the Northern California coast over the weekend.
> The 90csq handles the twisty roads quite nicely.
> Did have to replace a battery a couple of weeks ago but since it was
> almost four years old did not think much about it. It was dry.
> Noticed on the trip that the volt gauge ran around 14.5 to 15 volts the
> whole trip. Ran with my lights on to drop the voltage but it stayed
> around 14.5. When I got home I added water to the battery and checked
> with multi-meter. At idle around 14.2.
> Is this the voltage regulator, which I assume it is, and if so is the
> voltage regulator adjustable on the 12 valve V6 in the 95 90?
> Thanks for imput.
> 
> Rod Michaelson
> Walnut Creek, CA