Anonymous Posted on Apr 11, 2010

Where is my regulator wire?

I have a 98 Explorer 4.0 SOHC. I just replaced the motor and was hooking all wires up. Got to the alternator and I cannot seem to find the harness for the regulator on the alternator. I have looked at other vehicles and EVERY one of them have it spliced in with the main power cable that runs to the alternator. I for some reason cannot seem to find mine ANYWHERE!!! What is up with that? Can someone please help me and possibly look at their vehicle, preferably someone with the same year and vehicle as me and tell me where their harness is? Is it spliced into another bundle of wires or a seperate harness all together.

Anonymous Apr 11, 2010

Im not sure... If it was an internal regulator, would there still be the connector on the alternator?
woozie38 May 11, 2010

Just a suggestion...is it possible you have an internal regulator in your alternator?

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THere would be two wires toi the alternator if it has an internal regulator. One heavy cable to the battery, and a light wire to operate the charge warning light on the dash.

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