Archived Help????

[JBrookshire]

Just got home frome work and I am getting a burnning smell, like some wires are getting hot. I think the voltage regulator is going bad. It only smells when the voit meter is at the third mark and it will sit there and bounce around. Is this regulator in the alternator or external? there is something that sorrta lokes like one on the driver side inner fender but not shure. This is a 92 160hp 4x4 duelly please help need truck by monday. ****Justin

 

[MidwestMotorman]

Does this happen only when the lights are on or when there is any electrical useage? Does the smell occur with the fans on or off? I would guess it is your light switch or voltage gauge. You might have to reach under the dash and see if something gets hot. You can also lift the hood and feel the alternator to see if it is getting hot as the alternator may be going bad too.



I would look into it ASAP, as too many rigs burn to the ground with little notice. Try not to park it in the garage or near the house.