High voltage when running in hot weather

BRUCE GAFNER

MEMBER
2002 FORD F-150
5.4L
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
250,000 MILES

Newer battery and replaced alternator a few months back due to regulator error. Bench test of alternator okay, but in vehicle test regulator error at one parts store. Another parts store no errors.

High voltage caused electrical failure of dash gauges, windows, radio, etc. Battery discharged. Charged battery and now starts, but high voltage (gauge and icon) under acceleration in hot 100+F weather.

1 Reply

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
108,443 POSTS

Hi,

How many volts is it showing? The voltage regulator is the only thing that controls voltage. Is it over 15v?

As far as testing, here are directions for checking for an overcharging system. Take a look through it and let me know if it helps. The two attached pics are actually the test procedures.

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2002 Ford Truck F 150 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L
Test C: System Overcharges (Voltage Greater Than 15 Volts)
Vehicle Starting and Charging Charging System Testing and Inspection Pinpoint Tests Pinpoint Tests Test C: System Overcharges (Voltage Greater Than 15 Volts)
TEST C: SYSTEM OVERCHARGES (VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 15 VOLTS)
C1
See pic 1

C1 - C2
See pic 2
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Let me know.
Joe

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