Re: Alternator and voltage regulator question?

From: Bill S. (kb7vkl@yahoo.com)
Date: Mon Mar 13 2006 - 12:55:37 EST


On Mon, 13 Mar 2006 07:29:05 -0500, radon220@gmail.com ("Don Rey")
wrote:
>Yes, the voltage regulator is integrated into the PCM. The VR sees
>only the field signal from the alternator, so amperage doesn't matter.
>Just make sure your charging circuit wiring can handle it (I'm sure
>you knew that).
>
>FWIW, if your PCM VR ever fries, don't replace the PCM. You can clip a
>wire or two and hook up an older style voltage regulator quite easily.

That info is golden! Is the mod for this online somewhere? I'd like to
archive it in case I need it someday.
Thank You.

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