Voltage Regulator/Rectifier 12-Volt for Kawasaki, Malaguti, Reemplazo Suzuki Yamaha

Overview

DB Electrical Voltage Regulators
DB Electrical keeps vehicles of every shape and size moving forward – from mowers, motorcycles and ATVs to automobiles, tractors, pickups and large commercial trucks. We work directly with factories to ensure each component is manufactured to our exacting quality control standards that meet genuine OEM specifications. But because there is no middleman, we can offer these exceptional-quality electrical components at low factory direct prices.

Purpose of a Voltage Regulator
A voltage regulator is a seemingly simple component, but it performs one of the most vital tasks in your vehicle’s electrical system. As the name suggests, the voltage regulator maintains a consistent and manageable output of voltage passing through the system. As the alternator or generator produces power, the voltage regulator controls the voltage capacity that goes to the battery. If too much voltage is allowed to pass, it can cause damage to the battery, wiring system and other electrical accessories.

With DB Electrical voltage regulators, you’ll get …

• OEM Quality Every Time – Our aftermarket voltage regulators deliver performance that’s equivalent to the ones made by OEM suppliers.
• Direct-Fit OEM Replacement Parts – DB Electrical aftermarket voltage regulators are designed for perfect fitment to replace the one that originally came with your vehicle.
• Engineer-Tested Excellence – Our voltage regulators go through a rigorous testing program to ensure optimal performance.

Reasons to choose DB Electrical for your next voltage regulator:

• Premium materials – Higher quality delivers exceptional performance.
• Long-term reliability –Long service life to keep your vehicle’s electrical system running better for a longer time.
• Brand new – Never settle for a secondhand one.

The DB Electrical Advantage – 1-Year Warranty
DB Electrical delivers exceptional value for products that we stand behind with our total-confidence 1-year warranty. Yes, you have a full year to make sure your voltage regulator meets your expectations.

Item Number: 230-58291

100% Brand New Aftermarket Part From DB Electrical

Product Specs

Item Condition	Aftermarket Part
Unit Type	Part
Part Type	Part
Voltage	12
Dimension	80mm L x 80mm W x 28mm H; Hole Distance 68mm;
Fits	Yamaha: Grizzly 450 EPS 4×4 YFM45FGP 449cc 2011-12 Majesty YP400 400cc 2005-12 Morphus CP250 250cc 2006-08 Royal Star Midnight Venture XVZ13TF 1294cc 2002-08 Royal Star Tour Deluxe XVZ13CT 1294cc 2005-10 Royal Star Venture MM Ltd. XVZ1300TF 1294cc 2000 Royal Star Venture XVZ13TF 1294cc 1999-09 Royal Star Venture S XVZ13TFS 1294cc 2008-12 TMAX XP500 499CC 2009-11 V-Star 1100 Classic XVS11A 1063cc 2003-09 V-Star Custom XVS11 1063cc 2003-09 V-Star 1100 Midnight Custom XVS11 1063cc 2005-09 V-Star 1100 Silverado XVS11A 1063cc 2003-09 YZF-R6 599cc 2006-13

Applications List

Select Make & TypeMakeModelYear

MAKE	TYPE	MODEL	YEAR	ENGINE
KAWASAKI	ATV	KVF650 Brute Force 650 4x4i	2007	633cc
KAWASAKI	ATV	KVF650 Brute Force 650 4x4i	2008	633cc
KAWASAKI	ATV	KVF750 Brute Force 750 4x4i	2005	749cc
KAWASAKI	ATV	KVF750 Brute Force 750 4x4i	2006	749cc
KAWASAKI	ATV	KVF750 Brute Force 750 4x4i	2007	749cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ER650 ER-6N	2009	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ER650 ER-6N	2010	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	EX650 Ninja 650	2013	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	EX650 Ninja 650	2014	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	EX650 Ninja 650	2015	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	EX650 Ninja 650 ABS	2013	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	EX650 Ninja 650 ABS	2014	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	EX650 Ninja 650 ABS	2015	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	EX650 Ninja 650R	2006	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	EX650 Ninja 650R	2007	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	EX650 Ninja 650R	2008	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	EX650 Ninja 650R	2009	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	EX650 Ninja 650R	2010	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	EX650 Ninja 650R	2011	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	EX650 Ninja 650R	2012	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	KLE650 Versys	2007	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	KLE650 Versys	2008	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	KLE650 Versys	2009	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	KLE650 Versys	2010	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	KLE650 Versys	2011	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	KLE650 Versys	2012	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	KLE650 Versys	2013	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	KLE650 Versys	2014	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	KLE650 Versys	2015	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	KLE650 Versys ABS	2014	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	KLE650 Versys ABS	2015	649cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero	2011	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero	2012	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero	2013	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero	2014	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS	2012	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS	2013	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS	2014	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS	2015	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS SE	2014	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS SE	2015	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Voyager	2009	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Voyager	2010	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Voyager	2011	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Voyager	2012	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Voyager	2013	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Voyager	2014	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS	2009	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS	2010	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS	2011	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS	2012	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS	2013	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS	2014	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS	2015	1700cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic	2006	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic	2007	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic	2008	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic	2009	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic	2010	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic	2011	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic	2012	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic	2013	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic	2014	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic	2015	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic LT	2006	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic LT	2007	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic LT	2008	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic LT	2009	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic LT	2010	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic LT	2011	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic LT	2012	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic LT	2013	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic LT	2014	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Classic LT	2015	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Custom	2007	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Custom	2008	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Custom	2009	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Custom	2010	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Custom	2011	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Custom	2012	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Custom	2013	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Custom	2014	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	VN900 Vulcan 900 Custom	2015	903cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR1000 Z1000	2003	953cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR1000 Z1000	2004	953cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR1000 Z1000	2005	953cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR1000 Z1000	2006	953cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR1000 Z1000	2007	953cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR1000 Z1000	2008	953cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR1000 Z1000	2009	953cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR1000 Z1000	2010	953cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR1000 Z1000	2011	953cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR1000 Z1000	2012	953cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR1000 Z1000	2013	953cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR750 Z750	2004	738cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR750 Z750	2005	738cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR750 Z750	2006	738cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR750S	2005	749cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZR750S	2006	749cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZX1000 Ninja 1000	2011	998cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZX1000 Ninja 1000	2012	998cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZX1000 Ninja 1000	2013	998cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZX1000 Ninja 1000 ABS	2012	998cc
KAWASAKI	Motorcycle	ZX1000 Ninja 1000 ABS	2013	998cc
KAWASAKI	Utility Vehicle (UTV)	KAF620 Mule 3000	All	617cc
KAWASAKI	Utility Vehicle (UTV)	KAF620 Mule 3010 4×4	All	617cc
KAWASAKI	Utility Vehicle (UTV)	KAF620 Mule 3010 4×4 Adv. Classic	All	617cc
KAWASAKI	Utility Vehicle (UTV)	KAF620 Mule 3010 4×4 Hardwoods	All	617cc
KAWASAKI	Utility Vehicle (UTV)	KAF620 Mule 3010 Trans 4×4	All	617cc
KAWASAKI	Utility Vehicle (UTV)	KAF620 Mule 3010 Trans 4×4 Hardwoods	All	617cc
SUZUKI	ATV	LT-A400F King Quad	2008	376cc
SUZUKI	ATV	LT-A400F King Quad	2009	376cc
SUZUKI	ATV	LT-A400F King Quad	2010	376cc
SUZUKI	ATV	LT-A400F King Quad	2011	376cc
SUZUKI	ATV	LT-A400F King Quad	2012	376cc
SUZUKI	ATV	LT-A400F King Quad	2013	376cc
SUZUKI	ATV	LT-F400F King Quad	2008	376cc
SUZUKI	ATV	LT-F400F King Quad	2009	376cc
SUZUKI	ATV	LT-F400F King Quad	2010	376cc
SUZUKI	ATV	LT-F400F King Quad	2011	376cc
SUZUKI	ATV	LT-F400F King Quad	2012	376cc
SUZUKI	ATV	LT-F400F King Quad	2013	376cc
SUZUKI	Motorcycle	TU250X	2009	250cc
SUZUKI	Motorcycle	TU250X	2010	250cc
SUZUKI	Motorcycle	TU250X	2011	250cc
SUZUKI	Scooters	AN400 Burgman	2003	385cc
SUZUKI	Scooters	AN400 Burgman	2004	385cc
SUZUKI	Scooters	AN400 Burgman	2005	385cc
SUZUKI	Scooters	AN400 Burgman	2006	385cc
SUZUKI	Scooters	AN400 Burgman	2007	385cc
SUZUKI	Scooters	AN400A Burgman	2007	385cc
SUZUKI	Scooters	AN400S Burgman	2003	385cc
SUZUKI	Scooters	AN400S Burgman	2004	385cc
SUZUKI	Scooters	AN400S Burgman	2005	385cc
SUZUKI	Scooters	AN400S Burgman	2006	385cc
YAMAHA	ATV	Grizzly 450 EPS 4WD Hunter YFM45F0GPH	2011	449cc
YAMAHA	ATV	Grizzly 450 EPS 4WD Hunter YFM45F0GPH	2012	449cc
YAMAHA	ATV	Grizzly 450 EPS 4WD Hunter YFM45F0GPH	2013	449cc
YAMAHA	ATV	Grizzly 450 EPS 4WD Hunter YFM45F0GPH	2014	449cc
YAMAHA	ATV	Grizzly 450 EPS 4WD YFM450FGP	2011	449cc
YAMAHA	ATV	Grizzly 450 EPS 4WD YFM450FGP	2012	449cc
YAMAHA	ATV	Grizzly 450 EPS 4WD YFM450FGP	2013	449cc
YAMAHA	ATV	Grizzly 450 EPS 4WD YFM450FGP	2014	449cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Road Star Midnight Silverado XV17ATM	2005	1670cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Road Star Midnight Silverado XV17ATM	2006	1670cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Road Star Midnight Silverado XV17ATM	2007	1670cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Road Star Midnight XV17AM	2005	1670cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Road Star Midnight XV17AM	2006	1670cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Road Star Midnight XV17AM	2007	1670cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Road Star Silverado XV17AT	2005	1670cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Road Star Silverado XV17AT	2006	1670cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Road Star Silverado XV17AT	2007	1670cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Midnight Venture XVZ1300TF	2002	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Midnight Venture XVZ1300TF	2003	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Midnight Venture XVZ13TFM	2004	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Midnight Venture XVZ13TFM	2005	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Midnight Venture XVZ13TFM	2006	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Midnight Venture XVZ13TFM	2007	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Tour Deluxe S XVZ13CTS	2010	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Tour Deluxe XVZ13CT	2005	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Tour Deluxe XVZ13CT	2006	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Tour Deluxe XVZ13CT	2007	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Tour Deluxe XVZ13CT	2008	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Tour Deluxe XVZ13CT	2009	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture MM XVZ1300TFS	2000	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture S XVZ13TFS	2008	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture S XVZ13TFS	2009	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture S XVZ13TFS	2010	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture S XVZ13TFS	2011	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture S XVZ13TFS	2012	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture S XVZ13TFS	2013	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture XVZ1300TF	1999	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture XVZ1300TF	2000	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture XVZ1300TF	2001	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture XVZ1300TF	2002	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture XVZ1300TF	2003	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture XVZ13TF	2004	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture XVZ13TF	2005	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture XVZ13TF	2006	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture XVZ13TF	2007	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture XVZ13TF	2008	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	Royal Star Venture XVZ13TF	2009	1294cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Classic XVS1100	2003	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Classic XVS11A	2004	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Classic XVS11A	2005	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Classic XVS11A	2006	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Classic XVS11A	2007	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Classic XVS11A	2008	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Classic XVS11A	2009	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Custom XVS11	2004	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Custom XVS11	2005	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Custom XVS11	2006	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Custom XVS11	2007	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Custom XVS11	2008	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Custom XVS11	2009	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Custom XVS1100	2003	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Midnight Custom XVS11	2005	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Midnight Custom XVS11	2006	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Midnight Custom XVS11	2007	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Midnight Custom XVS11	2008	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Midnight Custom XVS11	2009	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Silverado XVS1100	2003	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Silverado XVS11A	2004	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Silverado XVS11A	2005	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Silverado XVS11A	2006	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Silverado XVS11A	2007	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Silverado XVS11A	2008	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	V-Star 1100 Silverado XVS11A	2009	1063cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	YZF-R6	2006	599cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	YZF-R6	2007	599cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	YZF-R6	2008	599cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	YZF-R6	2009	599cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	YZF-R6	2010	599cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	YZF-R6	2011	599cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	YZF-R6	2012	599cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	YZF-R6	2013	599cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	YZF-R6	2014	599cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	YZF-R6	2015	599cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycle	YZF-R6	2016	599cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycles Off-Road	WR250R	2008	249cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycles Off-Road	WR250R	2009	249cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycles Off-Road	WR250R	2010	249cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycles Off-Road	WR250R	2011	249cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycles Off-Road	WR250R	2012	249cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycles Off-Road	WR250R	2013	249cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycles Off-Road	WR250R	2014	249cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycles Off-Road	WR250R	2015	249cc
YAMAHA	Motorcycles Off-Road	WR250R	2016	249cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	Majesty YP400	2005	395cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	Majesty YP400	2006	395cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	Majesty YP400	2007	395cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	Majesty YP400	2008	395cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	Majesty YP400	2009	395cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	Majesty YP400	2010	395cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	Majesty YP400	2011	395cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	Majesty YP400	2012	395cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	Majesty YP400	2013	395cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	Majesty YP400	2014	395cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	Morphous CP250	2006	250cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	Morphous CP250	2007	250cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	Morphous CP250	2008	250cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	T-Max XP500	2009	499cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	T-Max XP500	2010	499cc
YAMAHA	Scooters	T-Max XP500	2011	499cc

Replaces These Part Numbers

SHINDENGEN	560267, 563512
SUZUKI	550510
YAMAHA	547207

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why do we need a voltage regulator in the charging system? A: A voltage regulator is crucial in the charging system to ensure a stable voltage output, protect sensitive electronics from damage due to voltage fluctuations, and control the charging rate of the battery for optimal performance and longevity. Q: What are the different types of regulators? A: There are three main types of regulators. Internal regulators. Mounted inside or on the alternator itself. External regulators. You will find these mounted on a firewall or inner fender well. Adjustable regulators. These regulators have adjustable set points offering flexibility in voltage adjustment for precise control in specific applications. Depending on the specific model of regulator, they can be internal or externally mounted. Q: What is a voltage set point. A: A voltage set point refers to the predetermined or specified voltage level at which a voltage regulator aims to maintain the output voltage. It is a predefined reference voltage that the regulator uses as a target, adjusting its operation to ensure the output voltage closely matches this set point. The voltage set point is a crucial parameter in voltage regulation systems, helping maintain stability and reliability in electrical circuits and devices. Q: Why does an alternator charge at 14v on a 12-volt system. A: Alternators charge at 14 volts to generate sufficient voltage for the operation of the electrical system. The only way to charge a battery and use voltage while the car is running is to back in more voltage than is being discharged. In simple terms, it needs to generate more voltage than is being used. Q: What causes a regulator to fail? A: Voltage regulator failure can result from overloading, voltage spikes, overheating, contamination, age and wear, incorrect voltage, and the use of poor-quality components. Proactive maintenance and timely issue resolution are key to preventing failure and ensuring a reliable electrical system. Q: How do I test my regulator? A: To test your regulator: Measure voltage across the battery terminals with a multimeter while the engine is running (13.5 to 14.5 volts is normal). Rev the engine to observe voltage response. Check for AC voltage to detect potential alternator issues. Conduct a visual inspection for damage or loose connections. Use a temperature gun to check for excessive heat during operation. Refer to the service manual for specific testing procedures and voltage specifications. If unsure or encountering issues, seek professional assistance for more in-depth analysis and testing.