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GM PCM controlled I type regulator
Posted to the Waveform Library on 7/29/2001

A simplified diagram of a GM "I" type PCM controlled alternator. PCM supplies voltage (normally 5v but can be 10v) to the "L" terminal. Regulator should turn on with less then 1v on "L" terminal.