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fordnuttz
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I have been having trouble with my headlights blowing. I tested the lights and they are at 14volts. When under load they go to 13.5. I was told the maximum for lights should be 12volts.
Is my regulator stuffed and where abouts is it located so it can be replaced? |
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GTO13F
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 4:55 pm Post subject: . |
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| theres a group buy in FOR SALE for new ones i suggest getting sum. |
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racer
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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OK. First don't touch the glass it's a no no. If you do wipe it with a dry cloth very good.
Second maybe you are using cheep globes. Try using philips globes they are a number 1 product.
Third maybe you mite have a intermintant over charging problem.
Last but not leased check the headlight plugs if they are overheated or loose.
GOOD LUCK. |
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luthor
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Your regulator is working OK at 14 volts, the person that told you 12 volts max. is dreaming. |
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fiftyone
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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| luthor wrote: | | Your regulator is working OK at 14 volts, the person that told you 12 volts max. is dreaming. |
are you feeling ok? i just had a mates car throw a reg, and the dash and voltages were through the roof!
13.5v is max |
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fordnuttz
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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| racer wrote: | OK. First don't touch the glass it's a no no. If you do wipe it with a dry cloth very good.
Second maybe you are using cheep globes. Try using philips globes they are a number 1 product.
Third maybe you mite have a intermintant over charging problem.
Last but not leased check the headlight plugs if they are overheated or loose.
GOOD LUCK. |
I am using plus 50s which are a $35 globe so no they not cheap. And i know not to touch the glass and the plugs are fine.
So my reg being at 14v means it's no good and could be causing the problem? |
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fiftyone
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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| might be ok, but it should only charge that high just after the car has started |
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luthor
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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| fiftyone wrote: | | luthor wrote: | | Your regulator is working OK at 14 volts, the person that told you 12 volts max. is dreaming. |
are you feeling ok? i just had a mates car throw a reg, and the dash and voltages were through the roof!
13.5v is max |
Oh boy, another "Space Cadet" |
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