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Old 05-29-2019, 10:16 AM   #24 (permalink)
Kzelisko
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The battery isn't what causes the majority of the alternator load, it's everything else in the car. The alternator will run at 14volts with or without a battery connected, so the load will still be there running all the various electronics in the car.

Another important note, I strongly suggest not driving any car without some manner of battery or capacitor or something to smooth out voltage, the voltage will jump around enough to damage electronics without one.
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