WI81YODA Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 So my alternator went bad. I replaced it and it continued to not charge and put out enough power. The battery was putting out around 12 volts with or without the engine running. The alternator was only putting out around 6 volts with the motor running. The charge light remains on on the dash. So I replaced the voltage regulator thinking maybe that was the problem. Well it wasnt, or it didnt fix it. Same situation as before. Could it be a fuse? If so where is the fuse box/panel located. I have a 1981 Huntsman. I've tried just about everything as far as trouble shooting is concerned. Unless there is a short in a wire somewhere that I'm not seeing or there is some other electrical problem. But I havent looked at the fuses yet. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WI81YODA Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 So I figured it out. The voltage regulator was in fact bad, but it blew the fuse in the process, which is why, when I put the new regulator on, it still wasn't charging. So new regulator and a new fuse and this particular problem seems to be fixed. Until something else comes up, which it always does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Thanks for taking the time to let us know the outcome. Many don't. Good that you're on the road again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idaho Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 So I figured it out. The voltage regulator was in fact bad, but it blew the fuse in the process, which is why, when I put the new regulator on, it still wasn't charging. So new regulator and a new fuse and this particular problem seems to be fixed. Until something else comes up, which it always does. Did it blow the 90a GLOW AM1 fuse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WI81YODA Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 It was the 15 amp "Engine" fuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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