Regulator Rectifier Location 2014 Viper

[Jonny Yammy]

looking for some help! On a ride yesterday and about way through the day my battery went dead and had to boost. That carried on for the rest of the day everytime I turned the sled off I needed to boost. Checked the fuses and the cable connections etc. everything was good. I left it idle when we stopped for a second and I got the low voltage code and she shut off. Boosted one final time to get back and on my why back, while I was driving I was getting idle air control system voltage high. So I reckon stator was putting out voltage and the receiver wasn't transfering. Looking to test the stator and receiver rectifier but can't find it easily. Any help is appreciated

 

[Jonny Yammy]

fyi new battery replaced last week.

 

[Kkurz]

Has it had the latest flash? You could've had starter kickback and had a tooth from the starter gear wreck the stator?

 

[Jonny Yammy]

Has it had the latest flash? You could've had starter kickback and had a tooth from the starter gear wreck the stator?

I'm not sure I bought used from previous owner. Any idea where the regulatory rectifier is?

 

[Kkurz]

I'm not sure I bought used from previous owner. Any idea where the regulatory rectifier is?

Not sure, but I've been on this site for about 8 years and when people have charging problems, its usually the stator. And usually the stator is screwed from starter kickback. I'd get the sled to a dealer to see if it has had the flash. It's free and they can tell if it has had it just from the VIN #. Also there is a big settlement announced over this exact issue all over the internet. Look through the FAQs for charging issue information. The amount of info there is staggering but very helpful.

 

[cannondale27]

Its mounted on the right side of the Bulkhead as your sitting on sled. What did the voltmeter on your gauge say for voltage? It could be lot of things even your new battery.

 

[Jonny Yammy]

Its mounted on the right side of the Bulkhead as your sitting on sled. What did the voltmeter on your gauge say for voltage? It could be lot of things even your new battery.

while running it was 30ish volts for stator

 

[cannondale27]

while running it was 30ish volts for stator

What was voltage with regulator plugged in?

 

[Jonny Yammy]

how would i test that? ive only tested stator and regulator independently.

 

[cannondale27]

how would i test that? ive only tested stator and regulator independently.

Look at your guage. It shows voltage. Or use your voltmeter at battery.

 

[Jonny Yammy]

Look at your guage. It shows voltage. Or use your voltmeter at battery.

got this done reads 12.5 both on display and with the voltmeter.

 

[cannondale27]

got this done reads 12.5 both on display and with the voltmeter.

That means regulator is working. Does the voltage go up if you rev the engine? What is voltage at battery with engine off?

 

[cannondale27]

I am trying to eliminate the battery at this point. Need to know the voltage of battery. If its 12.5 and it doesnt go up when engine is revved there is further issue. If its less than 12.5 without engine running and key off. Tested at battery then its either the battery or a bad connection. Can figure that out also.

 

[Jonny Yammy]

I am trying to eliminate the battery at this point. Need to know the voltage of battery. If its 12.5 and it doesnt go up when engine is revved there is further issue. If its less than 12.5 without engine running and key off. Tested at battery then its either the battery or a bad connection. Can figure that out also.

reads 12.5 when off and it doesn't move when you rev.

 

[cannondale27]

reads 12.5 when off and it doesn't move when you rev.

Ok then that’s battery voltage. Stator is good. So your right either regulator is bad and not letting any current to battery or there is a open in the circuit such as blown fuse. Or both.