Per the other message I answered (that you posted only moments before this one), the voltage regulation is controlled by the computer.
What are the codes you get from the CEL? The voltage could be fluctuating if the engine is stumbling (misfiring) and the alternator is spinning up/down at constantly changing speeds due to the rotation of its pulley with the serpentine belt (spun via the crankshaft). Misfiring will cause fluctuations. The key is to find out why it is misfiring first, then see if you still have the issue of voltage problems. By how much is the voltage fluctuating? Cheers. -DP -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of smptapp Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 2:36 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [dodge_intrepid] Does 95 Intrepid need another computer? I have 180K on my 95 intrepid. I still takes off flying from a dead heat. I think the little 3.3 has some low gearing. I had my computer switched out after my low beams burned out and an alternator switched did not stop a voltage regulator problem. Dealer cost was $200 for the remanufactured computer Oct 2003. I solved all my electrical problems. Now today it started running erratic. The autozone guys tested the battery and alternator. He said the voltage regulator was "fluctuating" thus the regulator was bad and I should change the alternator. I didnt remember that when i switched alternator two years ago....that did nothing... well I switched the alternator and it still runs erratic! As the engine warms...the tach starts fluctuating.then the engine runs more erratic until the engine light comes on...the cruise light flashes....and if i am driving it starts bucking..the engine cutting off temporarily..and it dies... Dont tell me the voltage regulator circuit in the computer is fried! Did this unit only last two years? I dont even know how the switch one out..... Thanks guys Steve in Austin. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> In low income neighborhoods, 84% do not own computers. At Network for Good, help bridge the Digital Divide! http://us.click.yahoo.com/B9pRWD/3MnJAA/Y3ZIAA/46t0lB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Web: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid> Subscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Moderator: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
