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Posted by Bob M on July 16, 2007 at 21:22:10 from (69.205.124.61):
In Reply to: Re: Alternator questions posted by Andy Schuppert on July 16, 2007 at 15:11:53:
Andy - An LED won't work since it won't draw enough current to cause the alternator regulator to "turn on". Rather you need a lamp that draws about 200 ma -or- an equivalent resistor (10 to 40 ohms, 2 watt or more). You can also substitute a 1 amp, 100 PIV (or greater) rated diode for the lamp/resistor. If memory serves, you wire the diode so the band end is connected to the #1 terminal. My personal preference however is for the lamp as it will provide instant indication of alternator or drive belt failure. ...Bob M
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