You can measure these volts with the use of a measuring device called the multimeter. Release the belt tension. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Checked the alternator and it's overcharging so I'm thinking it's sending some crazy voltage to the ecm and causing it to malfunction. That is a risk level and should not be allowed to be crossed. The reason you don't find any decals in your replacement set with the above statement is that everything, including the components of the charging system were designed with service-ability in mind. 4. Will not crank if battery is below least bit below12 volts. The alternator is a generator that produces Alternating Current (AC), similar to the electrical current in your home. An important nugget of information is to ensure that your battery is not getting charged more than 15 volts. Tractor electrical systems, 2-brush generator, Even so, when it comes to the charging system, people quickly revert to this idea and start replacing the major components one at a time until it works. Let's put it this way, and in layman terms. there is a problem with the voltage regulator. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mazda MAZDA6 based on all problems reported for the MAZDA6. Remove the generator. the battery will run down and may not have enough of a charge to start the car after shutting it off. Try the following fixes and see if they work: It Issues with these specific components result in the alternator overcharging the vehicles battery and electrical system. Our C20 Apache still uses a 12-volt/35-amp generator that was common from 1958-1962 Chevy cars and trucks. Chrysler was very good to my school. (Perhaps causing over voltage within the generator?). Voltage results from the difference in number of electrons' between the negative and positive terminals. The reasons alternators overcharge include issues with the battery, drive belt, alternator output, external regulator and type of alternator, explains AA1Car.com. The sensing circuit is usually also the feed circuit for other systems, so when that has a problem, there's usually other symptoms in addition to the over-charging. Release the belt from the generator (GEN). The voltage was reading over 16 volts and rising. 6. Overcharging can cause severe damage to your carts batteries. imageOpen In New TabZoom/Print 8. RE: Club Car Carryall 2 Plus - Kawasaki engine Runs fine in every way, but drains fully charged battery in one day, or less, light usage. imageOpen In New TabZoom/Print 5. Sometimes even automatic chargers can malfunction and fail to turn itself off. Mazda MAZDA6 owners have reported 6 problems related to alternator/generator/regulator (under the electrical system category). Speedometer is not working and the car is shifting erratically because of it. 2 Pull the generator straight up to remove. Overcharging batteries used in your RV shortens their life and can cause them to lose power when you need them most. 1 Loosen the bolts. Remove the four bolts and the generator bracket. Had a technician check it and he stated starter/generator and voltage regulator were all working fine. Voltage is a force, electromotive force. Troubleshooting a generator that is overcharging batteries can take some patience, but this how-to guide will walk you through the process of correcting common generator problems that lead to battery overcharging. Such is the case with the charging system. The one thing you can do is park the car in the shade and avoid overcharging. I perhaps stupidly removed the B+ armature wire from the generator and continued to run the engine for a few hours leaving the field wire connected. I had a lot of "bugs" built into donated cars for my students to diagnose. So, today I went to the junkyard and pulled an alternator from a car identical to mine. For 1958-1962 Chevrolet vehicles with air conditioning, a 35-amp generator was used, but trucks were work vehicles and often void of any creature comforts. imageOpen In New TabZoom/Print 7. It forces electrons to move through a closed circuit. In this situation, if you try to drive the car, it can cause even more damage. 5. Replaced speedometer and vss. Club Car Overcharging Problems. I have an old generator (not alternator) that was overcharging the battery due to the external regulator stuck on. The most recently reported issues are listed below.