#5255, "For those with external voltage regulator for alternator"
I regently installed an external voltage regulator to control my alternator. Its the old Chrysler one that everyone uses (1986 Dodge Omni type). I bought the proper connector and hooked it up per Electromotive/Symtech instructions. The only deviation would be that I wired the regulator in near the ECU instead of near the alternator. At idle, I get a solid 15.8V at the battery. The regulator was made in China and I've read about how many people have trouble with dead regulators. So, I paid twice as much for one that was made in USA. Solid 15.8V again. To eliminate ground questions, I bolted the case directly to my battery's negative terminal. Solid 15.8V. Hook up the stock ECU to control alternator and I get 14.5V. I'm going to try running dedicated wiring right to the alternator and see if that makes a difference. Anyone had a similar experience?
