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Jun 28, 2007 | 03:59 PM

1stz51

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over charging

I have a 2001 SS. My volt meter is reading 18 volts.
My ? is the volt regulator in the alternator or is it
externally mounted ?

Jun 28, 2007 | 04:39 PM

GrandPaDave

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RE: over charging

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ORIGINAL: 1stz51

I have a 2001 SS. My volt meter is reading 18 volts.
My ? is the volt regulator in the alternator or is it
externally mounted ?

Take it to any WalMart or Autozone for a free test.

Jun 29, 2007 | 01:29 AM

Mrrench

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RE: over charging

Voltage regulator is internal
Will have to replace complete altenator

Jun 29, 2007 | 05:14 AM

1stz51

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RE: over charging

Thank you Mrrench, that is what I figured.Just wanted to make sure
before I get a new one.

Jun 29, 2007 | 07:14 AM

wiz kidd

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RE: over charging

yah voltage regulator's have been internal for a long time now

i would say your alternator is on its way out, normal is about 14.8 or so

go get it tested

Jun 29, 2007 | 09:56 AM

Mrrench

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RE: over charging

Glad I can help,
Yes Wiz
Regulators have been internal for a long time, even good old FORDS are internal.

Jun 29, 2007 | 11:48 AM

GrandPaDave

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RE: over charging

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ORIGINAL: wiz kidd

yah voltage regulator's have been internal for a long time now

i would say your alternator is on its way out, normal is about 14.8 or so

go get it tested

What if his meter is just out of calibration. I know, I repaired meters for many years.

That is why I suggested to go to a Wal-Mart before he spends $300 for an alternator.

Jun 30, 2007 | 08:30 AM

1stz51

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RE: over charging

Thanks, I changed out the alternator. All works fine now. What was happening
was once the alternator got hot(engine up to temp.) it would peg out to 18 volts.
did not want to fry all the electronics.