Electrical Problems @ 17.5 VOLTS!? regulator woes? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**passthebuck** · 04-26-2004, 08:02 PM

I'm trying to install an electrical Autometer temp gauge in my truck. It was used but I wired it all up & no go - I thought it was bad. I sent it back to atometer & they replaced it n/c. I installed the new one & it moved a bit & stopped. I have it protected by a 3amp fuse but I tested the voltage & the meter read 17.58 volts when the engine was running! Whats going on here? has my voltage regulator gone south? Is the regulator that box on the inside core support? What should I be doing/looking for? I'd like to get this figured out before I have to pay Autometer to fix this gauge... Thanx for your advice!

04-26-2004, 08:02 PM	#1
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Electrical Problems @ 17.5 VOLTS!? regulator woes? I'm trying to install an electrical Autometer temp gauge in my truck. It was used but I wired it all up & no go - I thought it was bad. I sent it back to atometer & they replaced it n/c. I installed the new one & it moved a bit & stopped. I have it protected by a 3amp fuse but I tested the voltage & the meter read 17.58 volts when the engine was running! Whats going on here? has my voltage regulator gone south? Is the regulator that box on the inside core support? What should I be doing/looking for? I'd like to get this figured out before I have to pay Autometer to fix this gauge... Thanx for your advice! __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

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