Re: IML: 1990 Engine Computer

[mark.swingle@xxxxxxxxxxx]

You can wire in an external voltage regulator and by pass the one in the computer.  I thought I saw a schematic on a FWD Dodge site, but I can't find that site right now.

 

Mark

 

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>
> > I've always said that cars should NOT be computerized. This is a perfect 
> > example of why. 
> > 
> > A couple of days ago, my 1990 Imperial stopped charging. As usual, I thought is 
> > could be either the alternator or the regulator, or both. I took the car to my 
> > mechanic, because he has all the diagnostic tools, and he tells me that it is in 
> > fact both that are toast. Ok, no problem. A voltage regulator is either a 
> > small, cheap external component OR an integral part of the alternator. Either 
> > way, I need an alternator so no big deal. The problem is, Chrysler, in their 
> > infinite wisdom, integrated the voltage regulator INTO the engine computer!!! 
> > How STUPID is that!!! I liken that to putting the brake linings into the 
> > transmission so when they wear out, you need a new tranny! Needless to say, I 
> > am n
> ot on the hunt for an engine computer. 
> > 
> > What I need is an engine computer that has the numbers 5266243 stamped on it. I 
> > don't know what years will carry this number and if it is even on cars other 
> > than the Imperial. The 3.3 or 3.8 5th Avenue cars MIGHT have this computer but 
> > I can't be certain. 
> > 
> > Is there anyone who has access to a suitable parts car? I'd like to find this 
> > computer as economically as possible. I can't pay you money for going to a yard 
> > for me but I would do the same for you if the tables were turned. I only say 
> > this to avoid a misunderstanding similar to one I recently experienced where a 
> > man expected me to pay him $20 or $30 an hour to go to a yard for parts. It's 
> > fine to want that but it wasn't made clear at the outset of the deal and that 
> > cost added to the parts made them more expensive than new. I just want to avoid 
> > this type of misunderstanding in the future. 
> > 
> > Thanks in adv
> ance for your help. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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