1997 Dodge Caravan Does alernator have a built in ragulator

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DON BRENNAN
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Can you tel me if the ragulator is buit in the alternator or is it in the computer?
Dec 23, 2009 at 1:09 AM
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JDL
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Welcome to the forum, the computer controls the alternator field.
Dec 23, 2009 at 6:54 AM
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DON BRENNAN
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[quote:746615acee="jdl123"]Welcome to the forum, the computer controls the alternator field.[/quote:746615acee]Is there any way to bypass computer and install external regulator?
Dec 23, 2009 at 7:50 AM
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JDL
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I can't help you, going around the factory system. Could be faulty alternator, faulty wiring circuit to or from the alternator. There could be an open circuit from the alternator to pcm?
Dec 23, 2009 at 8:06 AM
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