voltage regulator

vin 58

vin 58

 
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My 58 voltage regulator makes a click sound when attaching the battery. The part itself is brand new and so is the horn relay. One thing i noticed is the horn relay will get warm after awhile. Any ideas what it can be it's got me stumped. Thanks Vin
 
ragtp66

ragtp66

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If the horn relay is getting hot your horn button/switch is probably grounding out the same as if someone was holding it on constantly. Try disconnecting the single wire connector on the steering column (green wire I think) that should let you know if that is your problem. The horn relay acts as a bus bar as well for the electrical system if pulling the horn wire does not stop the horn relay from getting warm, connect a test light between your negative battery post and the ground wire. Then one at a time start pulling fuses until the light goes out, when it does you found the circuit that is causing the draw. Remember to pull the fuse for the dome/courtesy lights or wedge something to keep the door jamb switch compressed.
 
Fathead Racing

Fathead Racing

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ragtp66 said:
If the horn relay is getting hot your horn button/switch is probably grounding out the same as if someone was holding it on constantly. Try disconnecting the single wire connector on the steering column (green wire I think) that should let you know if that is your problem. The horn relay acts as a bus bar as well for the electrical system if pulling the horn wire does not stop the horn relay from getting warm, connect a test light between your negative battery post and the ground wire. Then one at a time start pulling fuses until the light goes out, when it does you found the circuit that is causing the draw. Remember to pull the fuse for the dome/courtesy lights or wedge something to keep the door jamb switch compressed.
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