Voltage spiking

Averyy

Averyy

Greenie N00B Member
Year/Make/Model: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3
Mileage: 186000
Location/Alitutude: Houston, TX
Concern: Voltage spiking to 18v intermittently
DTC's: P2503, P2504, U140
Modifications: CS cold intake, CS downpipe, accessport, HPFP
ECU/Tuning Software: Cobb Accessport stage 1+
Tuner:
Is the concern intermittent? Yes
Can you duplicate the concern? Yes
Recent Repairs: Just changed out the alternator

Really not exactly sure as to why this is still an issue even after changing out the alternator. Is it possible I need an ecu reset? Not super familiar with the car yet, helpis much appreciated!
 
Is the voltage regulator integrated into the alternator on these cars
 
Easter Bunny said:
Is the voltage regulator integrated into the alternator on these cars
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3 wire I think; I run a 1 wire so I get the occasional battery light when the ECU expects the alt to push 14v but only ever runs 13.8.

Ecu has to hit the coils with a starter voltage...Maybe check all the connections, major grounds, hit the contacts with a wire brush?

Also post what the codes mean, don't make every individual person coming to this thread google them.
 
Enki said:
3 wire I think; I run a 1 wire so I get the occasional battery light when the ECU expects the alt to push 14v but only ever runs 13.8.

Ecu has to hit the coils with a starter voltage...Maybe check all the connections, major grounds, hit the contacts with a wire brush?

Also post what the codes mean, don't make every individual person coming to this thread google them.
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Wouldn't bad connections result in lower voltage than expected rather than spiking? Genuinely sorry if I sound stupid I am not at all familiar with this field.
P2504 is for system over charging, P2503 is for system undercharging but that code has since then went away, U0140 is a communication error to BCM.
 
They are called electrical gremlins for a reason. High enough voltage could cause an insulation breakdown and make the voltage spike...I've heard of weirder shit happening.
 
Enki said:
They are called electrical gremlins for a reason. High enough voltage could cause an insulation breakdown and make the voltage spike...I've heard of weirder shit happening.
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How peculiar, do you suggest any major points I should go after first? Other than the ones you've already mentioned
 
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