N1509-2 Alternator / N3207 Regulator
C. E. Niehoff & Co
BRUSHLESS ALTERNATORS
When replacing N1509-1 and N1509-2 alternators
(see other side when replacing N1506-1 alternators):
1. Remove boot covering AC terminal on regulator.
2. Connect wiring as shown in Figures 1a, 1b, and 1c.
Installation Instructions
AC terminal connection
to vehicle AC circuit
(remove boot on regulator
and connect cabling) —
torque to 3.4 Nm/30 lb.in.
Energize terminal connection
to vehicle energize circuit—
torque to 3.4 Nm/30 lb.in.
28 V B+ terminal connection “RED”
to 28 V battery positive terminal
14 V B+ terminal connection “YELLOW”
to 14 V battery positive terminal
28 V B– terminal connection
to 28 V battery negative terminal
28 V B– terminal connection
to chassis ground
Figure 1a – N1509-1 and N1509-2 Wiring Connections
Terminal on
vehicle ground lead
➛
Ground Terminal
➛
➛
Lockwasher
➛
Washer
Figure 1b – Ground Terminal Connections
Bolt .3125-18-
torque to
9 Nm/80 lb. in.
+28 V/14 V Positive
Terminal
on alternator
➛
Washer
➛
➛
Figure 1c – Positive Terminal Connections
Nut, .25-20;
torque to
7.3 Nm / 65 lb.in.
Terminal and
Vehicle “B+” lead
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When replacing N1506-1 alternators (see other side when replacing N1509-1/N1509-2 alternators):
1. Boot on AC terminal must remain affixed to regulator. The AC terminal will not be used
when replacing an N1506-1 alternator.
2. Install plastic cable ties as required to terminal lug TL1001 and tie wire away from
alternator.
3. Connect remaining cables as shown in Figures 2a, 2b, and 2c.
Energize terminal connection
to vehicle energize circuit—
Boot must remain
affixed to regulator
➛
torque to 3.4 Nm/30 lb.in.
28 V B+ terminal connection “RED”
to 28 V battery positive terminal
14 V B+ terminal connection “YELLOW”
to 14 V battery positive terminal
Terminal on
vehicle ground lead
➛
➛
➛
Lockwasher
➛
Washer
Figure 2a – Wiring Connections
Ground Terminal
Bolt .3125-18-
torque to
9 Nm/80 lb. in.
28 V B– terminal connection
to 28 V battery negative terminal
28 V B– terminal connection
to chassis ground
+28 V/14 V Positive
Terminal
on alternator
Washer
➛
➛
7.3 Nm / 65 lb.in.
➛
Vehicle “B+” lead
Nut, .25-20;
torque to
Terminal and
Figure 2b – Ground Terminal Connections
C. E. Niehoff & Co. • 2021 Lee Street • Evanston, IL 60202 Tech Services Hotline 800-643-4633
Figure 2c – Positive Terminal Connections
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