Monday, August 26, 2013

Mitsubishi Alternator Regulator 1973-75 Repair Guide

For Models:
  • Dodge Colt
  • Ford Courier
  • Mazda
DESCRIPTION
PILOT LAMP RELAY CONNECTIONS
Regulator consists of two elements constant-voltage relay and pilot lamp relay. Both relays consist of an electromagnet, contacts, frame, moving element and coil side plate. This regulator has a temperature compensation gradient as an improvement over the constant voltage charging system. It has functions for automatically compensating the adjusted value of the constant-voltage relay so that adjusted value will be lower in summer and higher in winter.
                     APPLICATION
Model                                         Part No.
Dodge Colt   ..............................   RQB2220D
For Courier   .............................   N/A
Mazda   ....................................   0453 18 391

TESTING
To check adjusted value of constant voltage relay, connect a voltmeter between terminal "A" and "E" of
the regulator. Place generator or no load by disconnecting one of the battery terminals during operation at idling speed, then increase alternator speed to approximately 4000 RPM (Approximately 2000 engine RPM). In this condition, satisfactory voltage is 14.0 - 15.8 volts.

ADJUSTMENT
Adjust voltage of the constant voltage relay be bending end of coil side plate up or down as shown in illustration. If plate is bent up, the adjusted valve becomes higher. If it is bent down, value becomes lower. Adjust pilot lamp relay by some method.