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As long as the charging voltage is above the open circuit battery voltage, you should be okay.

However, what happens when you also switch the headlights ON and/or the rear defroster and/or any or all other accessories? What if you have high wattage high beams or a large audio amp? If the voltage and current used to operate these accessories exceeds the charging output, the extra voltage/current is then provided by the battery, and it will eventually discharge to a point where the engine ceases to operate (min. electrical power for ign. and fuel system).

Until you locate the malfunction source, keep the electrical loads to a minimum.

Sherwood
Old 08-11-2007, 05:41 PM
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