voltage regulator

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SLOWTURTLE
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Could you tell me where to find the voltage regulator on an 89 plymouth reliant. mileage is 78000.
thanks.
Nov 12, 2006 at 11:12 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It could be one of three places. It could be an integral part of the alternator, a box on the firewall, or part of the computer. Check the back of the alt, and the firewall. If nothing is found, it's in the computer.
Mar 22, 2009 at 5:23 AM
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JDL
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Just to add, the info shows the alternator field circuit is controlled by the computer.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_reliant_1.jpg

If your molded connector looks like the picture, the two smaller terminals are for the field terminals, engine running, one is hot, the other has a pulse. Hey Jacobandnickolas I wasn't trying to jump your post, I'm a slow typer, plus, I have to look it up, I can't do it from memory. good-day
Mar 22, 2009 at 5:57 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Not a problem. I appreciate the help because I don't know where to find the pictures. I can't get then from mitchell online. Where do you find them?
Mar 22, 2009 at 7:44 AM
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JDL
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Hi, the alternator picture came from www.showmetheparts.com/airtex/

The first page is for parts, there should be a link at the top, that says, technical resources, click on that, the next page should ask for year--make--model, has engine wiring diagrams and component locations. It doesn't have everything, but, it's interesting.

Sometimes,I'll look up the part in an online partsbook, like napa-- autozone-- rockauto. If the picture has enough detail, I post the picture. Sometimes I save the picture in paint, then I can add text and draw lines in the picture, then post.

I forgot to add the .com on the link, a while ago, it should work now
Mar 22, 2009 at 9:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Thanks again! I really appreciate it.

joe
Mar 22, 2009 at 1:58 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Its no.2 on the pic-my guess its on the firewall/fender its mounted seperately-Easter hunt time
Mar 23, 2011 at 1:29 AM
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Oops!

Mar 23, 2011 at 1:32 AM
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