Charging Help

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EvilSnipa

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I have been fighting this charging system for a week now and it is driving me insane.
Added new alternator but still Wasn't charging.
took it down to the shop and they said it was the voltage regulator that is built into the PCM.
I seen a lot of guys online bypassing that with an external Voltage regulator.Short term fix until i get money for PCM
I ordered a kit and installed it and still have nothing.
I have made sure it has Really good grounds and power supply.
Any ideas or something im missing? I was going to just order the PCM but now im thinking it might be something else.
 

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If you do decide to by a new ECM you may create new issues that you do not have rite now like engine problems.
first thing you will need is a spare alternator connector, I got mine from a junk yard.
here is a link for that
Buy CARQUEST by BWD Electrical Connector PT2042 at Advance Auto Parts
Next you will need the voltage regulator connector.
CARQUEST by BWD Voltage Regulator Connector PT65: Advance Auto Parts
You will also need to get the voltage regulator.
CARQUEST by BWD Voltage Regulator R400P: Advance Auto Parts
Next you will want to run a ground from the alternator to the case of the voltage regulator.
Next run a wire from a switch ignition source like the radio to the terminal labeled I.
Next run a wire from the alternator positive lug to the terminal labeled A.
Next run a wire from the Black/white colored wire on the alternator connector to Ground.
Next run a wire from the Dark Green colored wire on the alternator connector to the terminal labeled F.
As a side not you will not need to use the Terminal labeled S.
Also note that you will have the battery light on, but there is a part called a field replacement module for that.
http://alternatorparts.com/external-...nator-kit.html
Also note that this is for a FORD voltage regulator not a Chrysler voltage regulator.
These are the steps to install a external voltage regulator, but I would use the extra heavy duty voltage regulator like the ones I found on ebay.
Ford External Voltage Regulator Adjustable Exheavy Duty | eBay
the part number for the extra heavy duty is transpo F540XHD
 
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