Standard Ignition Voltage Regulator P/N:VR-588
Help hold your charging system at a steady voltage with the Standard Ignition Voltage Regulator VR-543, a Ford Taurus voltage regulator that also serves the Lincoln Mark VIII. It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1993-1995 Ford Taurus and the 1993-1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details.
A voltage regulator controls the alternator's output so the battery and electrical system receive a consistent charging voltage. Standard Ignition builds this unit with the following features:
Signs that a voltage regulator may need replacing include dim or flickering lights, a lit battery warning light, a battery that keeps running down, or readings that suggest overcharging. These symptoms can have other causes, so test the charging system before replacing parts. If a failed regulator is the cause, the VR-543 replaces it.
Interchange: R946 · IGNB10287 · VR450 · F3LY10316A
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does the Standard Ignition VR-543 voltage regulator do?
It controls the alternator's output so the battery and electrical system receive a consistent charging voltage.
Which vehicles is the VR-543 listed for?
It is listed for the 1993-1995 Ford Taurus and the 1993-1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details.
What part numbers does the VR-543 interchange with?
It cross-references to R946, IGNB10287, VR450 and F3LY10316A.
How is the regulator's circuit board protected?
The PC board is encapsulated in epoxy. This provides improved performance and resistance to failures caused by vibration and corrosion of electrical connections.
What are signs of a failing voltage regulator?
Possible signs include dim or flickering lights, a battery warning light, a run-down battery, or overcharging. These can have other causes, so test the charging system first.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.