[T3] does anyone use the newer or replacement voltage regulator?

[willjahn975 at gmail.com (willjahn)]

I find when I check for a parasitic drain and found 4.85 mA it is when I disconnect the red/white lead from the battery to the VR . I first pulled fuse #9 on my 73 where the radio is connected and it dropped from 8.6 mA to 4.85. Then I pulled the red /white from the VR to the fuse box no change . A while back I contacted Bosch and they didn?t have a schematic or even have a clue how it worked. 

 It charges fine 14.2 VDC max yet this mA draw does not seem right. I put it in in 97 when no one sold the old style and the last original didn?t last very long. I realize the short trips I make in stop and go traffic don?t help and also heat has it?s affects as to self discharging. Also I understand 4.85mA is not  much , I feel the VR should not create a draw yet I don?t know anyone who uses the new electronic VR that can see if they see the same thing so I know if mine has an issue or not. 

William


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