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Two things can happen. 1. the voltage regulator fails so that the alternator doesn't know the battery charge is dropping therefore the battery doesn't get charged. 2. The voltage regulator fails in such a way as to allow the alternator to overcharge the battery which causes the battery to overheat and fail, Sometimes an overcharged battery can explode.
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Can a bad voltage regulator kill a battery on a farm tractor?
Yes it can.
The voltage regulator won't kick in to charge the battery on my 1985 t-bird?
replace the voltage regulator
Where is the voltage regulator found on a 1994 Plymouth acclaim?
The engine computer, behind the battery, is the voltage regulator.
Does the voltage regulator charge the battery?
No, the voltage regulator does not charge the battery; it manages the voltage output from the alternator to ensure that the electrical system operates within a safe range. The charging of the battery typically occurs through the alternator, which generates electricity when the engine is running. The voltage regulator helps maintain the proper voltage level to prevent overcharging or undercharging the battery.
Where is the voltage regulator on a 1997 jeep wrangler?
The engine computer is also the voltage regulator. It is located behind the battery.
Where does the voltage regulator mount on a 1987 Honda shadow VT700?
The voltage regulator/rectifier is mounted on the battery case.
Where is the voltage regulator located on a 1991 Dodge diesel?
The voltage regulator is part of the engine computer, behind the battery.
Were is voltage regulator on 92 dodge 2500?
The computer behind the battery is the regulator.
Where is the voltage regulator on a 1992 Chevy Astro?
the voltage regulator is built into the alternator, check voltage at battery connections should be 14.5 volts
Where is the external voltage regulator located on a 1988 Chrysler new yorker?
The engine computer is the voltage regulator. It is behind the battery.
Where is the external voltage regulator for a 1994 lebaron?
The engine computer is the voltage regulator. It is the large black box behind the battery.
What are the symptoms of a faulty voltage regulator?
Unpredictable engine performance and pulsating lights are some of the signs of a faulty voltage regulator. A dead battery is also a symptom of a faulty voltage regulator.
