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RCW · 05-17-2008

If the battery is partially sulphated it will cause the charging system to charge up over 18 volts, and boil the water out of the battery. So make sure you have a good battery before replacing the regulator or the problem will still be there $120 later.

05-17-2008	#4 (permalink)
RCW Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon, Chile, Alberta, Texas Posts: 742	If the battery is partially sulphated it will cause the charging system to charge up over 18 volts, and boil the water out of the battery. So make sure you have a good battery before replacing the regulator or the problem will still be there $120 later. __________________ 2008 3010 Trans4X4 Diesel Mule 2008 JD XUV 850 Diesel 1979 XS650 Yamaha New DR-Z400S