Internal, but I would worry if it spiked like that. I'd hate to see you
kill your music system. To be safe I'd check the output from the
alternator.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of scsilverdak
Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 6:17 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Re: What would cause over voltage?
Sounds like the voltage regulator went "nut's" for a minute
problem is I don't know if the regulator is built into the alternator or is
a function controlled by the PCM or if our
trucks have a body module,.........I'd be willing to bet the regulator is
internal on the alternator! Have it checked out.
Ron- '01 Dakota Sport 3.9 Supercharged
website: www.scsilverdak.com
e-mail: scsilverdak@hotmail.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jason Bleazard" <jason.dml@bleazard.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 8:32 AM
Subject: DML: What would cause over voltage?
>
> I got a "Check gauges" chime and light last night on the 2001, and noticed
> that the volt meter was pegged to the top. I pulled over, took a look
> around, checked the battery connections and didn't find anything obvious.
> I also disconnected the battery for a minute just to reset everything.
> It hasn't happened again, so of course the dealership won't do anything
> until they can re-create the problem. I'm just wondering what could cause
> that, and if there's anything I should look for before it becomes a bigger
> problem.
>
> Some more info that might be relevant...
>
> A couple of minutes before this happened, I noticed that the stereo was
> insisting on lowering its volume at random. I'd turn it back up, it would
> turn itself back down. I figured the switch on the steering wheel
> controls was going nutty, so I turned off the stereo and made a mental
> note to have the switch replaced. The stereo has been fine since after I
> reset everything. Does it have a protection feature if it gets too much
> voltage? I unfortunately didn't notice what the gauge was doing then.
>
> We also have a quick disconnect on the battery (you know, the green knob
> things). That didn't seem to be very tight when I checked it. If it were
> coming loose, I would have expected everything to shut down, not peg at
> high voltage. Or am I totally missing how things work?
>
> Thanks in advance for any info.
>
> --
> ------------------------------------------------
> Jason Bleazard http://www.bleazard.net Toronto, Ontario
> his: '95 Dakota Sport 4x4, 3.9 V6, 5spd, Reg. Cab, white
> hers: '01 Dakota Sport 4x4, 4.7 V8, Auto, Quad Cab, black
>
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