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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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Angry Voltage Reg. problem ....I think!

1992 FXRS conv. when running at idle, voltage at battery 13.5 - 14.1,this is good. When increasing throttle voltage at battery went as high as 18.0. Is this a faulty voltage regulator or do I have other problems?
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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Check the ground on the reg if OK the voltage reg has to be replaced
 
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Regulators usually have 3 wires: ground, ignition switch+, wire from stator.
When it "feels" high voltage from ign. it drains current from stator to ground.
Before you replace regulator you have to make sure that all 3 wires are fine.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by car5car
Regulators usually have 3 wires: ground, ignition switch+, wire from stator.
When it "feels" high voltage from ign. it drains current from stator to ground.
Before you replace regulator you have to make sure that all 3 wires are fine.
+1 on checking wires!
 
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