F 250 4WD Super Duty V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1999)
Voltage Regulator: Description and Operation
The charging system consists of the following components:
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generator (1).
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integral rear-mounted voltage regulator (2).
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generator warning lamp.
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associated wiring.
The generator and voltage regulator:
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supplies current to the electrical system.
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charges the battery.
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adjusts the generator field current to increase or decrease generator output.
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turns the generator warning lamp on when a problem is detected in the charging system.