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diode
diode is a device which allows the current to flow in one direction
regulator
regulator is device which controls the voltage
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Where are the alternator diodes on a 1994 Ford Taurus?
Unless things have changed, the diodes are part of the alternator. The voltage regulator is attached to the alternator but the diodes are part of the alternator.
How do you know if its the diodes or the regulator if alternator isn't chargingOn A 94 Pontiac firebird?
On any alternator you can check with a voltmeter -- disconnect the positive going to the alternator, use a towel or electrical tape to isolate it, then start the car and you should read DC volts accross the terminal of 12-16v if the diodes are working, if they arent switch it to AC -- if you read > 2v your diodes are shorted I'm pretty sure the diodes and regulator are integrated into the Alternator -- so just replace that, otherwise you can take it off and they can check it at any Kragens for free.
What if your 95 volkswagan passat is boiling your battery?
The battery is most likely being over-charged. Check the alternator diodes or the voltage regulator.
What is the purpose of an exciter diode in an alternator?
There are three exciter diodes on all alternators. They are connected to the stator windings. The purpose of the diodes is twofold. While the engine is running, it turns off the alternator indicator light and supplies power to the voltage regulator.
Where is the voltage regulator located on a 1991 7.3l Diesel f250 Ford?
voltage regulator is old school , alternators use diodes now and they are built into the back of the alternator to regulate charging , you will need to change out the whole alternator.
Where is the voltage regulator located in a 1992 ford bronco 302?
the Where is the voltage regulator located in a 1992 ford bronco 302?" is located in the alternator. To replace this you first have to disassemble alternator and remove the rectifier bridge and the diodes, once they are removed you can reinstall them by using a tooth pick to hold armature brushes back and reinatll parts. The easiest way is to just plain purchase and alternator for about $92.00 and this will save you alot of time and any possible chance of shorting out regulator and diodes.
What are the construction details of a brushless alternator?
A brushless alternator assembly will have the following major components. These include the case, stator, diodes, bearings, shaft, regulator and coils.
Why zener diode used as voltage regulator?
It has a very sharp reverse breakdown voltage curve and is not damaged by the reverse current, as some normal diodes might be.
How do you rebuild a starter in 1998 Oldsmobile 88 3800 engine?
Take it apart, install new shaft bushings and brushes. Check diodes and regulator, replace any defective components.
Zener diodes are mainly used for?
Zener diodes are mainly used as voltage sources. Since they provide a reasonably constant voltage drop, even when current changes, they are useful in small power supplies as voltage regulators.
How many diodes will a high output alternator usually contain?
An alternator usually has 6 diodes in a full-wave rectifier for the main current output connected directly to the battery, and also another 3 for the secondary output to the voltage regulator, which feeds DC through slip-rings to the field coil in the rotor.
What are the major classification of diodes?
1. general purpose diodes 2. fast recovery diodes 3. schottky diodes
