|
03-20-2008, 06:00 AM
|
#1 |
|
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Winona Lake, IN
Posts: 6,357
|
Voltage rebulator?
What causes lights to flicker lightly when the engine is cold? Once it warms up, it seems to go away, or at least I don't seem to notice it after it warms up. Seems like I remember something about a defective voltage regulator causing this. Any help?
__________________
70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear |
|
|
|
03-20-2008, 06:11 AM
|
#2 |
|
Active Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area.
Posts: 7,947
|
Re: Voltage rebulator?
I would start with a check of all ground cables and battery connections first. Make sure they have a clean and tight connection and the cables in good shape. Also, check the alternator connectors and belt.
If all that is good, then maybe start with voltage regulator, battery and/or alternator problems. |
|
|
|
03-20-2008, 06:16 AM
|
#3 |
|
fugedaboutit
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Gresham, OR
Posts: 832
|
Re: Voltage rebulator?
my nova did that real bad then switched over to an si internal regulator and viola nice and steady.. brighter too
__________________
Currently truckless 
|
|
|
|
|
03-20-2008, 06:05 PM
|
#4 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Winona Lake, IN
Posts: 6,357
|
Re: Voltage rebulator?
I recently replaced the battery, but all the connections are tight. I replaced the alternator and voltage regulator about 3 yrs ago. I'll check the belt. It doesn't do it all the time, it's intermittent.
Redhead, to change to an internally regulated type, do you just have to change the plug on the alterator harness and disconnect the regulator, or is it more involved than that? Thanks for the info guys, I appreciate it.
__________________
70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear |
|
|
|
|
03-20-2008, 11:32 PM
|
#5 | |
|
Gone to greener pastures
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Gateway to the Delta
Posts: 7,354
|
Re: Voltage rebulator?
Quote:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=119379
__________________
'69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck |
|
|
|
|
|
03-20-2008, 11:45 PM
|
#6 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Winona Lake, IN
Posts: 6,357
|
Re: Voltage rebulator?
El Jay, I can't get the link to work. I tried to copy and paste it into the browser, but it still doesn't work, the page opens and displays "Not Found". I will try to search the board for that thread, thanks.
__________________
70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear |
|
|
|
|
03-21-2008, 12:49 AM
|
#7 |
|
member #16
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Yuba City Ca.
Posts: 3,618
|
Re: Voltage rebulator?
__________________
john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors  http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ |
|
|
|
|
03-21-2008, 12:51 AM
|
#8 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Winona Lake, IN
Posts: 6,357
|
Re: Voltage rebulator?
That one worked, thanks guys. I'll post my findings after I check things out tonight.
__________________
70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear |
|
|
|
|
03-21-2008, 12:57 AM
|
#9 | |
|
Gone to greener pastures
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Gateway to the Delta
Posts: 7,354
|
Re: Voltage rebulator?
Quote:
__________________
'69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck |
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
