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Re: Mystery charging system issue 444-544 64

posted by  someone claiming to be Cameron Lovre on  Fri Jun 1 12:50 CST 2001 [RELATED]

From the pic, it looks like you have the OE Bosch generator; I assume you also have the OE Bosch voltage regulator.

Inside the regulator are a set of points that open and close, which basically changes the charge rate. What I think is happening on your car is that the regulator is no longer able to stablize the voltage and the flashing amp light is trying to show you that these points are opening and closing rapidly.

If you drive the car with the lights on, you'll probably notice that they now strobe in concert with the amp light. You'll also accelerate the demise of the charging system as a whole, but it's a fun game to play.

You can unscrew the cover from the regulator and inspect the inside, but you won't be able to service it. Replacement is most likely the only remedy.

Also -- funky voltage regulators can wreck generators -- I'd only run the engine long enough to fully troubleshoot.

Enjoy --





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