85 600ES 'computer module' needed... (info too)

[carguyray]

Greetings all,

I got my 85 600ES Turbo home from the mechanic today with the following diagnosis.

Symptom: Car won't charge.
Diagnosis: Alt. tests out just fine on a bench, but after about 30-120 SECONDS the alternator kicks in it just shuts back off. My mechanic was told by another mechanic who is more of an alternator guru that these K-cars have a computer module that's in the front drivers fender (behind the battery area) that controls things like the regulator 'duties' for the charging system and this needs to be replaced.

Well, my first question is, is this true? (To all you folks out there who tear these apart regularly).

I had to replace a 'brain box' in my 86 Lebaron Turbo convertible many years ago and it was in the drivers kick panel. Are there 2 separate computer modules or ???

Next question. Can these be fixed? If so, who and where, if not, does anyone have one for the above year/engine or where can I go looking?
<<FYI, I know it's an early production 85 'cause it's got 4 bolt wheels>>

Thanks to anyone who has any input/thoughts, or even quips!
Ray
85 600ES Turbo
86 GTS Turbo
(Coming soon:
86 600SE turbo convert., and
86 Town & Country Turbo)
>> They're small, pick up an even 6 pack!<<

[j4278h]

1987 and older there are two main modules. THe logic module in the kick panel and the power module in the driver inner fender. YOu need a 1985-1987 turbo specific one or go to an external voltage regulator.

http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/vb...e&articleid=51

[carguyray]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! That's FANTASTIC!
(Insert happy dance here!)

[turbokid]

Find an 85 auto computer and that should be good.

[guyd_15]

+1 for an external regulator. Done it before, easy. somewhere there is a write, I think it even included pics.

Guy