crazyman03 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I have an '88 GL EA82. and occasionally the voltage (from the alternator) peaks at 18-19 volts. I have a bit of time, is there anyway to fix the voltage regulator on it? Aside from replacing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duraznov Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I've been fighting with the alternator for 4 years, untill I bought a refurbished one (Hitachi), after atempting to repair the old one dozens of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 The regulator is an IC type - they are not repairable. Cost to replace just the IC is much more expensive than a replacement alternator and with the replacement you will get brushes, bearings, etc. Try upgrading to the Nissan Maxima 90 Amp unit - they seem more reliable from my experience. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 With those voltage spikes it doesn't take long to cook the battery. May want to pop a cap and check it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyman03 Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 With those voltage spikes it doesn't take long to cook the battery. May want to pop a cap and check it. yea i was thinking the same thing. unfortuneatly i cant replace it untill friday. I'll probably end up driving my jeep just so that i dont do any further electrical damage. my heater blower already stopped working. i think might be related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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