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Old 08-07-2008, 12:24 PM   #3
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Re: Voltage Regulator - Is this normal?

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Originally Posted by truckster View Post
My battery went dead, and when I hook up the jumper cables I noticed the voltage regulator clicks. It seems to me that if that's the sound of a solenoid closing, the voltage regulator would be drawing battery power all of the time.

So how do I test the voltage regulator? I haven't had to test one in many years.

If it's a bad regulator, I'll probably just install the internal regulator alternator I have in my garage.

Thanks
Hey truckster,

Use this thread from FAQ to wire up that internal regulated alt.....and trash that external one....it'll cost you nothing!!!!!!
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