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redz 1970 K5 · 10-06-2004, 01:37 PM

I am troubleshooting- not sure if my alternator or voltage regulator is bad- both are almost brand new. I am taking the alternator in for test at the Autozone, but I don't want to pay $43 to find out it isn't the regulator.

When my truck is running, the alternator gets VERY hot and begins to whine and smell like it is about to catch on fire; as soon as I disconnect the regulator, it cools down.

This thing ran perfect for a few months before. The wires all appear to be intact from the alternator to the regulator. The regulator is grounded properly.

THanks!

Any help would be appreciated!

10-06-2004, 01:37 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Electrical problem... Any ideas? I am troubleshooting- not sure if my alternator or voltage regulator is bad- both are almost brand new. I am taking the alternator in for test at the Autozone, but I don't want to pay $43 to find out it isn't the regulator. When my truck is running, the alternator gets VERY hot and begins to whine and smell like it is about to catch on fire; as soon as I disconnect the regulator, it cools down. This thing ran perfect for a few months before. The wires all appear to be intact from the alternator to the regulator. The regulator is grounded properly. THanks! Any help would be appreciated! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more



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