Zx1337xZ Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 I received my mechman 370 alternator today and installed, however it's charging at 19v I'm sure this is not safe and was wondering if I did anything wrong. I have big 3 all 1/0 Memphis wire. Any help would be appreciated
Miguels Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 did it come with the voltage adjuster? my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/
Omega5002 Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 Something is wrong with the voltage regulator if it's outputting 19 volts without you wanting it to. I would send it back before it screws up your vehicle's computer(if that's your only alternator) and/or your batteries. Only kind of batteries that should see 19 volt is 16 volt batteries and that's still pretty high. 2003 Kia Sorento Team Subsonic LowsTeam Bassin' on a Budget2016 Rebuild Under Construction Best score: 150.2 at 40hz (3k, 2 Custom HDC3 15's) Usaci style(door open, in the kick)
Miguels Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 Something is wrong with the voltage regulator if it's outputting 19 volts without you wanting it to. I would send it back before it screws up your vehicle's computer(if that's your only alternator) and/or your batteries. Only kind of batteries that should see 19 volt is 16 volt batteries and that's still pretty high. you cant assume the regulator is broken.. if he has a control on it chances are he tuned it too high.. lets see if he replies about using a VCM or anything like it my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/
Zx1337xZ Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Posted December 16, 2014 No voltage adjuster just the clip from the Oval 4 pin to the alt which was pretty much the same wire, it did however have the blue wire doubled and a long piece wrapped up but I left it alone. I looked online and from what I could find that was the ignition wire? I tried taking the clip out and just using the stock plug but it was still around 18.8
Miguels Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 what dmm are you using to get your reading? my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/
Zx1337xZ Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Posted December 16, 2014 It's just a craftsman dmm but even inside the voltage shows to be high on the dash
Miguels Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 sounds like the regulator has a problem.. i doubt it though because they test the alts before getting out the door and by the way the box should say the voltage it was running when they test it my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/
rockFord_Expedition Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 With the engine off, what does your battery read with that same DMM? IS the battery going bad on your DMM? Old School/New School RF Build March 2015 SOTM Winner How to crimp large wire
audiofanaticz Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 is your multimeter reading proper voltage when the car is off in the 12-13volt range to rule out its not the meter itself?
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