Instrument cluster testing

Before you guys go to ordering high-priced voltage regulators, you need to check this little unit. Input up to 35 volts, output 5 volts.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062599

You also need a filter condenser to go with it. I'll look later (tomorrow) to see just exactly which one to purchase.

Better yet, check this out.

http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/elec/11.html


Tell ya. I'm fully capable of building a regulator. But I've bought enough parts from RS that were FAILED "right out of the box" that I sure as hell am not about to use one for a cluster IVR