1981 Other Toyota Models alternator overcharging frying volt

1981 TOYOTA
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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WILLGIRRES
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I have a 1981 toyota starlet and the voltage regulator is burning up i replaced the alternator and regulator. checked the wiring and cannot find a short.
Sep 24, 2008 at 11:33 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check all connections on the battery and alternator-makes sure its wired correctly in accordance with the electrical wiring diagram.

Start the car -put a voltmeter on the battery what is the reading? Get back
Sep 24, 2008 at 2:05 PM
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WILLGIRRES
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the alternator is wired correctlty and the voltage reads 14.5 volts while running. but the voltage regulator is smoking
Sep 24, 2008 at 2:20 PM
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RASMATAZ
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It could be the alternator field windings is shorted out-
Sep 24, 2008 at 3:15 PM
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WILLGIRRES
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If the field windings are inside the alternator that couldn't be it i replaced the alternator
Sep 25, 2008 at 7:23 PM
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RASMATAZ
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There such thing as manufacture's defects-check your wiring and report back-regulator burning sounds like it not controlling the alternator
Sep 25, 2008 at 9:18 PM
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