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Old 02-07-2008, 09:39 PM   #538 (permalink)
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Hey Paul - glad you got it figured out.

The precharge resistor isn't for the batteries' sake - it's to protect the controller's caps, as you said. The Yodas on the EVDL say you really need it. It also saves wear on the main contactor & go pedal contactor, since neither of them are responsible for closing the circuit and carrying the current that recharges the caps.
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