Mike Bees Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 With the engine running my battery voltage is cycling rapidly from 13.8v - 16.3v according to both my trusty digital multimeter and the ECU software. 16v seems jolly high, probably a bit too much for my little gel battery. Does this mean the regulator is faulty or am I worrying about nowt? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 Sounds like the regulator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bees Posted April 4, 2002 Author Share Posted April 4, 2002 Bugger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 Mike. 13.8 is fine, 16.3 is 'cooksville' or worse. Does sound as if the diode pack has shuffled off to meet its maker etc. ps. Still have your ecu here. May have a buyer in near future OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierson Broome Posted April 5, 2002 Share Posted April 5, 2002 With apologies to Chris, Mike, Peter (hello Mike - hello Peter) and most of all Billy S., should this not be: "...In that seep of death what volts may come when we have sited next to that metal coil..." I'll get me coat. Pierson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Walker Posted April 5, 2002 Share Posted April 5, 2002 Should not get above 14v . If you apply some extra loading headlights, heated screen and this pulls the voltage down rapidly then you have no regulation 16v is far too high in any case, be carefull or your ECU and bulbs will be toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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