Honda CSC29 Voltage Regulator Replacement

Einleitung

The voltage regulator's purpose is to monitor the battery voltage, in which it will maintain a predetermined charging system voltage level. The regulator also controls the current flow to the rotor assembly.

The regulator will increase the field current, (there by strengthening the magnetic field) when the charging system voltage falls below this point, which increases the alternator's output. However, when the charging system voltage rises above this point, the regulator will decrease field current , which weakens the magnetic field, and decreases the alternator's output.

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Schritt 1 Alternator Front Cover

Honda CSC29 Voltage Regulator Replacement, Alternator Front Cover: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 3

Honda CSC29 Voltage Regulator Replacement, Alternator Front Cover: Schritt 1, Bild 2 von 3

Honda CSC29 Voltage Regulator Replacement, Alternator Front Cover: Schritt 1, Bild 3 von 3

Remove 4, 7.9mm nuts using a 7.9mm socket driver head
One of the nuts is placed underneath the L-Bracket. Remove the L-Bracket and the 3 circled nuts before attempting to remove the remaining nut
There are two covers that need to be removed from the alternator. This step describes how to remove the back cover.

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Schritt 2

Honda CSC29 Voltage Regulator Replacement: Schritt 2, Bild 3 von 3

Pull cover off the body of the alternator
Once you have done this, you should be able to see the internal components of the alternator, particularly the bridge assembly that houses the rectifier, voltage regulator and brushes.

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Schritt 3 Removing the brush assembly.

Honda CSC29 Voltage Regulator Replacement, Removing the brush assembly.: Schritt 3, Bild 1 von 3

Honda CSC29 Voltage Regulator Replacement, Removing the brush assembly.: Schritt 3, Bild 2 von 3

Honda CSC29 Voltage Regulator Replacement, Removing the brush assembly.: Schritt 3, Bild 3 von 3

With the alternator cover removed, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two, 6 mm screws that hold the brush cover in place.
Remove the brush cover assembly from the alternator. You might need to insert a needle in the small hole to separate the brushes from the rotor. Pull it out without using much force to avoid damage.
Avoid disconnecting wires unless otherwise specified!

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Schritt 4

Honda CSC29 Voltage Regulator Replacement: Schritt 4, Bild 3 von 3

Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6mm screws holding down the voltage regulator
There are three screws that attach the voltage regulator to the bridge assembly. One of these screws was removed in the previous step.

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Schritt 5

Locate and unscrew the 3, 6mm screws holding the bridge assembly in place
There are 4 screws attaching the bridge assembly to the alternator. One of these screws were removed in the previous step.

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Schritt 6

Locate the copper leads connecting the stator to the bridge assembly. There are 3 sets of 2 leads on the perimeter of the bridge, making 6 leads total.
These leads must be cut in order to remove the bridge from the alternator. These leads will have to be soldered back together on reassembly. Keep the cut as clean as possible.
Use wire cutters to cut all 6 of the leads on the perimeter of the bridge.

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Schritt 7

Honda CSC29 Voltage Regulator Replacement: Schritt 7, Bild 3 von 3

If necessary, use a pry bar to gently raise the top of the bridge assembly off the alternator
Be extremely careful with the pry bar. Excessive force will damage the bridge assembly.
Make sure the cut ends of the copper leads are straight to make bridge assembly easier to pull off.

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Schritt 8

Honda CSC29 Voltage Regulator Replacement: Schritt 8, Bild 3 von 3

Remove the lower section of the bridge assembly
Use of a pry bar may be necessary. Be gentle.

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Schritt 9 Voltage Regulator

Honda CSC29 Voltage Regulator Replacement, Voltage Regulator: Schritt 9, Bild 1 von 2

Honda CSC29 Voltage Regulator Replacement, Voltage Regulator: Schritt 9, Bild 2 von 2

Locate the small metal clasp attaching the voltage regulator to the the rectifier.
Loosen the clasp using a pair of needle-nose pliers

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Schritt 10

Using a pair of wire cutters, cut the copper winding attaching the voltage regulator to the rectifier
Be very careful with any cuts. Keep them as clean as possible, as any severed connections will need to be soldered on reassembly.

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Schritt 11

Honda CSC29 Voltage Regulator Replacement: Schritt 11, Bild 3 von 3

Remove the voltage regulator from the alternator
When connecting the new voltage regulator, carefully read the manufacturer's instructions on how to connect it to different types of alternators.

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