electrical drain

Scott Wilder · 09-23-2002, 10:46 AM

Help guys: On my 88lx I have from 3.5 to 5 amps draw when I put a meter inline, this is with the key out and nothing on. I pulled each fuse one at a time with no change in the draw. What next? How do I tell if I have an external regulator or internal to the alternator?

09-23-2002, 11:55 AM

I'm not sure how you can tell...other than the fact that I doubt you'll be able to spot an external voltage regulator on your '88. I'm just about positive that all '87-'93 Mustangs came with the regulator inside the alternator.

09-23-2002, 10:46 AM	#1
Scott Wilder Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ca Posts: 11	electrical drain Help guys: On my 88lx I have from 3.5 to 5 amps draw when I put a meter inline, this is with the key out and nothing on. I pulled each fuse one at a time with no change in the draw. What next? How do I tell if I have an external regulator or internal to the alternator? __________________ Scott Wilder 925-875-1313 days 925-253-8442 nights swilder@loweenterprises.com

09-23-2002, 11:55 AM	#2
Simi Stang Guest Posts: n/a	electrical drain I'm not sure how you can tell...other than the fact that I doubt you'll be able to spot an external voltage regulator on your '88. I'm just about positive that all '87-'93 Mustangs came with the regulator inside the alternator.

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