I have a question on voltage and overcharging the battery. This is for a 1982 FJ45 Troopy from Australia, and I had surges in electrical system. Every so often, my light would get brighter and the heater fan and wipers would start running faster (like really fast for the wipers, too fast). Also, this last July, I stopped and notice the battery boiling. I had a Repco OEX RGX2032 solid-state VR (square 6 wire connection) and just replaced with similar VR to a Transpo IN551 solid-state VR (but this one is a non branded unit). Installed it and this are the measurements I'm getting. Idle=14.9 to 15.0 volts. Idle with lights, heater, wipers and hazard lights on = 12.5V. Revved up to simulate cruising speed = 14.7 volts, revved up to simulate cruising speed with light, heater, wipers and hazard light on = 16.8 volts.
Could it be that the new Voltage regulator is bad. Being that it is a generic brand, it would not surprise me.
Could something else be causing the high voltage besides the voltage regulator? 14.9V to 15.0V at idle seems too high, as well as the 16.8 volts at cruising speed with all accessories on.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Guy
gmac, Today
Could it be that the new Voltage regulator is bad. Being that it is a generic brand, it would not surprise me.
Could something else be causing the high voltage besides the voltage regulator? 14.9V to 15.0V at idle seems too high, as well as the 16.8 volts at cruising speed with all accessories on.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Guy
gmac, Today