Symptoms of a Bad Voltage Regulator

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Tip 1 - Symptoms of a Bad Voltage Regulator

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lolly Frederick | permalink

Automotive voltage regulators were once bulky assemblies full of contact switches and wire coils, boxed up and bolted down under the hood. Modern regulators are small, solid-state components, ...

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Tip 2 - Symptoms of a Bad Voltage Regulator | eHow

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jefferson Loftfield | permalink

A voltage regulator maintains an even flow of electrical power to an automobile's electrical systems, including the headlights, dashboard components and the stereo. When the parts fail or begin to show symptoms of failing, it can have far-reaching implications to the viability of the automobile. You may notice dimming headlights or unpredictable...

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Tip 3 - What are signs of a bad voltage regulator?

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Erik Bernasco | permalink

Warning lights, unpredictable engine performance and dimming or pulsating lights are all signs of a faulty voltage regulator. A number of symptoms can develop if the voltage regulator fails to...

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Tip 4 - diagnose faulty voltage regulator causing battery overcharging?

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Michau 0142 Ceklarz | permalink

I've been having an issue with an '03 Toyota Echo. The alternator died (at least that is what I thought) as the battery kept going flat. I found an alternator at a wrecker and fitted it, and I repl...

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