That is not the alternator fitted to the diesel so I know not if the VR-VW010 regulator will fit, As kermit said, you have to take the black plastic cover off to get at the regulator. If you get the regulator out, take some photos and I might be able to tell if the VR-VW010 will fit.
It's to do with the progressive changeover to Lead Calcium batteries, the V8 carried over from the Classic and was updated with the Thor engine to cope with demand. LR always like to use up old stock
There is no current flow in the D+ line when the alternator is generating power, if there was the charge light would illuminate, the excitation current for the armature is supplied by the regulator once generation has started, varying the excitation current is how the output voltage is controlled. Residual magnetism has nothing to do with it except that in some cases there is enough residual magnetism in the armature for generation to start without the D+ line connected which is why you got a minimal charge with no D+ line.
Mobiletron VR-VW010 in mine, works just fine
i'll try swapping it then but i don't think it will fix my abs & tc lightsMobiletron VR-VW010 in mine, works just fine
It's a worthwhile task that's not or expensive, but no, likely only a chance of sorting the low voltage code
Works fine in both my P38'sMobiletron VR-VW010 in mine, works just fine
Nev, is that for the 150 amp bosch alternator ?Mobiletron VR-VW010 in mine, works just fine
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