Voltage Regulator on '90 Talon????

JadedSilver · 10-29-2002, 05:38 PM

I'm blowing through headlights like crazy here and i went and tested the battery across the terminals at idle and that was 15 volts. anything above 1500 rpms and it spikes around 18-20 volts at the battery.

i assuming that my voltage regulator is bad.

where is it located on these cars? is it separate from the alternator or is it part of the actual alternator itself.

also is there a test i can do for the alternator and the regulator to check for proper operation. i don't have a factory manual or one of those chiltons/haynes manuals.

nothing in the FAQ so i posted here.

thanks guys

fivestardsm · 10-29-2002, 06:55 PM

They are an internal-regulator! They can be rebuilt at a local rebuilder for around $80, depending on how much they jack up the price!

Steve.

2-0turbo · 10-29-2002, 07:48 PM

Yeah, in the alternator. If you have the original alternator, now is a good time to replace. Do it now! 20 volts is bad!

JadedSilver · 10-29-2002, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fivestardsm
They are an internal-regulator! They can be rebuilt at a local rebuilder for around $80, depending on how much they jack up the price!

Steve.

no joke, especially when it's blowing headlamps at $22 a pair. gone through 3 pairs sofar

thanks for the help guys, guess i'll be pulling that beotch apart again afterall.
thanks again

ttyl