Voltage Regulator - Integral or External?

Wow this is funny and Jon is right. Since 1991. 3 wires go to the alternator. See excerpt below from the 2000 XJ Factory Service Manual.

ELECTRONIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR DESCRIPTION

The Electronic Voltage Regulator (EVR) is not a separate component. It is actually a voltage regulating circuit located within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) The EVR is not serviced separately. If replacement is necessary, the PCM must be replaced.
 
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