[T3] The new E Regulator

[Keith Park]

What exactly sets the regulating voltage and how does it wear and change the
voltage? Can this be adjusted?

Keith\


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From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Jim Adney
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 12:22 AM
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] The new E Regulator

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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