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Why is the voltage regulator overcharging the battery in a 1990 Ford econoline?
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∙ 9y ago
A bad voltage regulator can cause an overcharging condition. Check the wires going to the regulator for corrosion and make sure the regulator has a good ground.
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What is a likely explanation when an alternator is overcharging a battery?
Defective voltage regulator.
What causes gasses in a battery?
Overcharging (bad voltage regulator) or a short circuit inside the battery.
Why is your car battery overcharging?
Defective voltage regulator. Some are built into the alternator and some are external.
Your alt light is on but battery is charging?
Does alt. light stay on after car is shut off? If so could be voltage regulator is defective and overcharging battery when running Does light stay on after car is shut off? If so could be a bad voltage regulator--if so may be overcharging battery Check voltage readings at battery should be around 14.2 with car running -- if much higher than this voltage regulator is bad.
How do you fix car battery overcharging?
Test/replace the voltage regulator. The year, make and model info would help.
Should a 6 volt positive ground car shut off if the battery is disconnected and why is it always overcharging if it has a generator?
No, it will not shut off. Overcharging because the voltage regulator is defective.
Where is the voltage regulator on a 1988 ford econoline 350 460 engine?
I think it is next to the starter solenoid close to the battery.
What are the symptoms of a bad voltage regulator?
Undercharging or overcharging the battery are symptoms of a faulty voltage regulator. A typical 12 volt automotive system, engine running at idle, all accessories turned off, should read 14.2 volts at battery connections.
Where is the voltage regulator on my 1975 F-350 and would the truck start if this was bad?
Voltage regulator is inside the rear of the alternator Vehicle will start and run until battery either goes dead (open regulator) or burns up (constantly closed regulator) due to overcharging
Why does your battery light go off and on and the voltage gage is overcharging what do you need to do to fix it?
Defective voltage regulator, which is built into the alternator. Have the alternator tested. Most auto parts store will do this for free.
1996 Dodge Ram pickup overcharging?
Voltage regulator in the alternator is malfunctioning
What is the cause why battery car overcahrged?
Defective voltage regulator. Check the voltage at the battery with the engine running with a digital volt meter. You should get 13.5 to 15.5 volts. Any more and the alternator is overcharging and needs replacing because in almost all cases the regulator is built into the alternator.
