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Alternator voltage too high

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 7:32 pm
by iGerman
Hey guys :D

I have got another problem with my FTO. I put a brandnew alternator in at about 4-5 months ago. However now i have the problem that my voltage is way too high. When my car is off, the voltage is around 12.7 when i measured, when the car is running its around 14, but as soon as i drive off or rev the engine the voltage just increases up to 17 and more volts :S

I hope somebody can help me and tell me where the problem might be.

Thanks in advance :D

Re: Alternator voltage too high

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:29 am
by I8A4RE
Sounds like the regulator on the alternator is not doing its job.

Re: Alternator voltage too high

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:53 pm
by brad_gpx
hey igerman sorry if you read my previous post

and sorry to anyone else who may of read it too and been offended by it

i dont remember writing it but thats no excuse