Alt problems......FML!!!!!!!

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

So i just came from advanced auto and got my electrical etc and i guess my alts about to take a sh1t. my alts not been charging worth a crap. i went, he checked batts where good but really in need of a charge & everything else tested good. He checked the alt and its only charging at 13.05 volts, & is regulated to charge @ 14.5 - 14.9 volts, also its internally regulated. so i take it that the alt is going bad. its not new or nothing i bought it used. Its a DC power HO 220a.

Im curious is there anyway to fix it or whatever? im really a noob when it comes to alts.

thanks for any help & suggestions,

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[SounDrive Pro Seller]

So i just came from advanced auto and got my electrical etc. my alts not been charging worth a crap. i went, he checked batts where good but really in need of a charge & everything else tested good. He checked the alt and its only charging at 13.05 volts, & is regulated to charge @ 14.5 - 14.9 volts, also its internally regulated. so i take it that the alt is going bad. its not new or nothing i bought it used. Its a DC power HO 220a.
Im curious is there anyway to fix it or whatever? im really a noob when it comes to alts.

thanks for any help & suggestions,

Get it fixed at a reputable local alt shop/send it back to DC to repair

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

External regulator

 

[SounDrive Pro Seller]

Also did they tell you that the regulator is ALL that was going bad? When I got my alt tested at oreilly's they told me the regulator and diodes were both shot.

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

External regulator

I didnt know you can put a external regulator on a alt that has a built in regulator...

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

Also did they tell you that the regulator is ALL that was going bad? When I got my alt tested at oreilly's they told me the regulator and diodes were both shot.

That im not sure. They really didnt say that. I just know it was only charging at 13.06v. Idk anything about a alt so.... Yea

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

Get it fixed at a reputable local alt shop/send it back to DC to repair

Idk if we have one around here. And i wonder how much they charge to fix them...

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

Should be able to.

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

Should be able to.

Hm... Is there a certain kind of regulator or are they generally the same

 

[basswiigee]

dc is expensive... just found out my lil 140a bad too... check around might be cheaper or around the same price new or throw some change with it and upgrade...

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

dc is expensive... just found out my lil 140a bad too... check around might be cheaper or around the same price new or throw some change with it and upgrade...

Ugh... Yea dc is kind of expensive. I may email them or something. Or get a external regulator for it. I may just buy a new alt tho idk. It will probly be a cheaper one tho. I would like to go the cheapest route possible tho lol

 

[basswiigee]

Ugh... Yea dc is kind of expensive. I may email them or something. Or get a external regulator for it. I may just buy a new alt tho idk. It will probly be a cheaper one tho. I would like to go the cheapest route possible tho lol

i agree, my rebuild [140a] they want $185, for a new 200a only $230

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

Email dc and see if you can just add any external regulator.

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

Email dc and see if you can just add any external regulator.

I guess i will and see what they say. We have no alt shops down here so i cant take it to anyone....

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

I would call DC and see about freshening it up and going bigger. And quit being a cheapskate when it comes to your electrical //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

If you own a DMM you can test voltage yourself as I wouldn't trust anyone, even for something that simple.