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Mercury Lynx Regulator Assembly - Voltage
Part Number: FOPZ-10316-A$50.54 MSRP: $67.80You Save: $17.26 (26%)
Mercury Lynx Voltage Regulator
To protect the electrical system of a compact car, the Mercury Lynx Voltage Regulator ensures that the output of the alternator remains between about 13.5 and 14.5 volts. This is to prevent over-stressing the battery and damaging other components. It continuously monitors battery voltage and overall electrical load. It then either increases or decreases rotor field current to boost or diminish the magnetic field, so the charge rate increases with headlight draw and reduces once the battery becomes fully charged. The early Mercury models incorporated a mechanical Voltage Regulator which was mounted outside the alternator. The contacts and coils switched roughly 200 times per second, but wear on contact points can lead to overcharging. Subsequent versions of the Lynx came equipped with an electronic solid state Voltage Regulator featuring transistors which pulse nearly 7,000 times per second, resulting in faster response along with longer life. With advancement in technology, many Mercury Lynx alternators received an internal Voltage Regulator that simplified the wiring. The updated versions allow the Powertrain Control Module to take on the regulating duties. By factoring in temperature and engine load, the output stays even steadier. This development implies that each and every Lynx, whether it be the classic or later fuel injected Mercury hatchback, gains a Voltage Regulator tailored to its era.
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Mercury Lynx Voltage Regulator Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to replace Voltage Regulator on Mercury Lynx?A:To install the new integral regulator the alternator has to be first unbolted and laid on a clean surface. Fourth, remove the four T20 Torx screws of the voltage regulator and it is recommended to use a special screwdriver in order not to scratch the heads of the screws. Remove the voltage regulator from the board and for the initial models of the circuit, unscrew the insulating plate from the A terminal; in the later models, the tab covering the A screw head should be clipped off. Unscrew the A terminal insulator and the two Torx screws that hold the brush holder in place on the regulator Remove the regulator along with the nuts, brushes and springs in the brush holder. Place the brush holder nuts at their respective place and place the brush lead terminals in between the holder and the nuts. The brushes must be kept in the holder during installation by hooking the short length of stiff wire for early models for later models a piece of flat thin steel is recommended. In preparation for assembly, it is requisite to clean the regulator base plate both inside and outside prior to welding of the regulator and the brush holder. If so required, fit the insulator on the bearing of the A terminal screw head or if the tab was found to be ruptured, then cover the head with electrical tape. Mount the regulator and brush on the alternator, and make sure that brushes will not be a problem once they are put in place, then take out the brush shield. Finally, install the alternator. For the external regulator, remove the negative battery cable and the wire harness from the regulator using a screwdriver and not pulling the wire. If necessary, the mounting bolts can be removed to take the regulator off and installation will be the opposite way.
