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Old 02-08-2011, 02:43 PM   #11 (permalink)
EdKiefer
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Originally Posted by Old Tele man View Post
...the a/c clutch is only activated upon voltage application, so when the alternator isn't engaged, it (the clutch) isn't a load.

...the assumption being that the alternator "regulator" is still being used when the alternator is engaged.
Ok, that might work on old none ECU (not many electronic devices running) but on modern vehicles in last 20 yrs I think you'll find alternator is always outputting some amps as just ECU, fuel pump, (bare min to run) is 15+amps .
On OP , not sure what loads that uses with nothing running (lights, fan, radio etc )

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