Notices
Engine Got engine work, simple or complex? Let's hear about it!! Everything from air filters and exhaust systems to stroker kits goes here.

voltage regulator

Thread Tools
 
Old 04-10-2009, 01:26 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
klovell4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default voltage regulator

I have a 71 challenger with a 383 and i just recently had to replace my voltage regulator because it was blown i put a new one it and then that one blew and i put another in and that one blew as well any ideas on how to fix this ?
Old 04-17-2009, 05:12 PM
  #2  
Junior Member
 
demon318's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: fond du lac, wisconsin
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

id check the power and grounds of you car. then have the alternator checked to make sure that is not shorted and wrecking the regulators. see if you can get your hands on a wiring diagram and just do some checking of harness.
Old 04-24-2009, 08:05 AM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
lear4406's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: China Grove NC.
Posts: 1,681
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Ballest resistor ???? Maybe.
Old 05-04-2009, 11:36 AM
  #4  
Junior Member
 
DJDYSPEEDY's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default voltage regulator

I have a '71 Challenger and had the same issue. One day I was driving with the headlights and stereo on and my Altmeter was fully charging. I noticed the voltage regulator had melted, so I replaced it and tried again. MELTED THE NEW ONE! It turns out that all the wiring under the hood had melted together and I had to rewire everything and replace my voltage regulator. Download the wiring schematic off the internet and make sure to check the fuses under the dash as well.

1. Check the battery
2. Test the alternator
3. Poke and prod all the wiring with your volt tester. (you'll notice if your wiring is melted together or not.)
4. check your fuse box by the firewall

Let me know what you find....djdyspeedy_2000@yahoo.com
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mikl
Parts For Sale
0
12-29-2010 06:24 AM
klovell4
General 1970-1974 Dodge Challenger Discussions
2
04-14-2009 04:08 AM



Quick Reply: voltage regulator



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:50 AM.