[T3] The new E Regulator

[Jim Adney]

On 14 Oct 2011 at 22:39, Keith Park wrote:

> Sigh!  I need to find out the spec's for that diode underneath and replace
> it, then my old regulator should be fine.. the wirewound is still good and
> all the contact points look good.. Id at least like to have a good spare.

I suspect that diode is Ge good for a couple amps. You could replace 
it with a Shottky, but that would probably lower the charging current 
limit a bit. Before you try replacing it, you should check the 
regulating voltage. If it's low, the VR is probably not worth saving.

The diode only acts to limit the charging current. If it's open, 
there's no limit. Your symptoms don't sound like that kind of 
problem.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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