voltage regulator

[katrider750]

just wondering if anyone knows how painfull of a job this is to replace? havent tried to find it yet as i am waiting for the part to arrive but dont know if i can do it at home or need to take it in, also a location of this part could be helpfull

[HemiKat]

just wondering if anyone knows how painfull of a job this is to replace? havent tried to find it yet as i am waiting for the part to arrive but dont know if i can do it at home or need to take it in, also a location of this part could be helpfull

I thought the voltage reglator was built into the alternator?

If it is, then you have the split the alternator and you might as well throw in new brushes and diodes.

[steves]

The alternator on the kat has all the electronics for the regulator and rectifier built into it.

[katrider750]

ok so ive changed the voltage regulator and i am still running over 15 volts so im at a dead end as where to look? any iformation would be appreciated, the battery is good as far as i know but it has been recharged about 4 times now from the previous problems.

[loudnlow7484]

Use a meter and check what the voltage is at the lines right at the alternator. One should be hot all the time, and one should go hot with the key. If they aren't both reading FULL BATTERY VOLTAGE with the key on, then look for shorts or frayed wires, etc.

[katrider750]

thx i will try that and post up the results, assuming one of them isnt hot wat would be the normal fix? and stupid question but should they be running at a certain voltage also or no?