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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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Hey, so I have a 1995 Ford Mustang (base), and I've been having problems with my battery charging while driving. I've narrowed it down two two things that it may be. Either the alternator isn't that great, or my voltage regulator is going crazy. But I have no idea where to find my voltage regulator. Does anyone know where I can find a diagram online, or know off the top of their head where it is? I've looked online but haven't found anything very useful yet.

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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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I always thought the voltage regulator was in the alternator


yup it is, hayes verifies again

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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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So I'm assuming this means that If I replace my alternator, then I may fix the problem with my draining battery? The alt is only putting out 12, which isn't enough to charge my battery while driving.
Old Sep 26, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by bzswade
So I'm assuming this means that If I replace my alternator, then I may fix the problem with my draining battery? The alt is only putting out 12, which isn't enough to charge my battery while driving.
Correct on both things.
Old Sep 26, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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Sweet! Thanks a bunch guys. I'll replace my alternator as soon as i can and hopefully I be back to normal
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