The regulator/ rectifier is a voltage regulator that keeps the battery supplied with a steady 13.4 dc volts no matter what the stator is putting out, which is AC volts that varies with engine RPM. A bad regulator/ rectifier will result in a dead battery, and once the battery is competely dead you will not get a spark.

Does voltage regulator affect spark?

a failed regulator/rectifier will not cause loss of spark unless something is internally shorted in the stator which means it is defective and must be replaced.

What happens if you have a bad rectifier?

Key Signs to Look For

First, the diode can burnout and cause the battery to drain. You won't have any trouble diagnosing the faulty regulator rectifier if the battery is the cause. You'll note signs right away like poor starts, fluctuating meter readings, and dimmed headlights.