Adding a voltmeter
#21
Kookie. I don't believe our cars have an internal regulator in the alternator. The service manual will even refer to what we call the alternator, as a generator.
I'm pretty sure the voltage output is controlled thru one of the computers. Just don't recall if it's the BCM or ECM maybe.
I'm pretty sure the voltage output is controlled thru one of the computers. Just don't recall if it's the BCM or ECM maybe.
#22
The HHR does have an internally regulated alternator. Regardless of what GM calls it, it is an alternator with a rotor, a stator, and a rectifier bridge; items you wouldn't find in a generator.
Last edited by db/sb; 09-03-2014 at 01:02 PM.
#26
I thought so. I think there might be something wrong with that alternator. Thats why I installed the voltmeter. To keep an eye on it. But I just can't put my finger on what really might be wrong. Time will tell no doubt.
#27
Funny thing whopper. The repair manual says with the engine off, voltage should be 12.6-15.0 volts.
Just scanning thru some of the repair testing, I see references to voltages ranging from 5-26 volts.
These modern day automotive electronics sure have gotten complicated.
Just scanning thru some of the repair testing, I see references to voltages ranging from 5-26 volts.
These modern day automotive electronics sure have gotten complicated.
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