e_racer1999 Posted July 9, 2004 Share #1 Posted July 9, 2004 well, i was trying to find a source for my car not running right when i was checking out the voltage regulator. welllllll........ i touched the small metal cylinder with a wire coming out of it (great tech terms, huh?) that was bolted right above my voltage regulator and the stupid wire broke! so whatever it is i need to replace it, but my limited knowledge on cars doesn't help me out very much... help please! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/12549-what-did-i-break-voltage-regulator/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrally Posted July 9, 2004 Share #2 Posted July 9, 2004 Sounds like a RF Suppression capacitor.Does it Just have a wire running to it and is screwd/bolted direct to the body?If it does then it won't effect the performance of your car, only the radio!MOM Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/12549-what-did-i-break-voltage-regulator/#findComment-87983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_racer1999 Posted July 9, 2004 Author Share #3 Posted July 9, 2004 Originally posted by Zedrally Sounds like a RF Suppression capacitor.Does it Just have a wire running to it and is screwd/bolted direct to the body?If it does then it won't effect the performance of your car, only the radio!MOM yes it was and THANK GOD! when i was fidgeting with the wire it sparked on the housing.. is that normal? anywho, thanks for giving me quick relief (like kaopectate)! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/12549-what-did-i-break-voltage-regulator/#findComment-87984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrally Posted July 9, 2004 Share #4 Posted July 9, 2004 Is it normal?I have no idea! I've ditched the regulators in my cars in favour of IR Alternators.One would need to ask whether you had the motor running in which case it would be 100% normal.Ignition Switch to On or Start would probably be the same. I don't think that it would be on Acc or off, but there are more learned members on this board who can advise you in this matter.... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/12549-what-did-i-break-voltage-regulator/#findComment-87988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_racer1999 Posted July 9, 2004 Author Share #5 Posted July 9, 2004 okay thanks! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/12549-what-did-i-break-voltage-regulator/#findComment-88040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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