By passing voltage regulator and still use voltage gauge
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Asked by Tim Mar 03, 2020 at 01:21 PM about the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Is there a way to still use my volt
gauge after by passing the
internal voltage regulator

3 Answers

F_O_R answered 4 years ago

If you remove the voltage regulator and let the alternator run wild you will ruin the battery.

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Gary answered 4 years ago

The voltage regulator actually has an important job. It keeps the battery voltage steady around 12.5 - 13.8 volts. You cannot bypass it. If you did, you would boil the battery by overcharging it.

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Tim answered 4 years ago

No I ran an external voltage regulator I want to be able to use the gauge in my dash

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