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Old 08-19-2008, 10:42 PM   #10 (permalink)
jenski
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You should check the current flowing to the alternator with the engine off or have the alternator tested. There are three diodes (diode trio) in the alternator to keep the current flowing back to the alternator when it is off. It also has to do with changing AC into DC, but that is another story.
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