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Old 05-27-2021, 10:33 AM   #289 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Piotrsko View Post
Really silly obvious question: why wouldn't you rig the alternator to turn on on a downhill glide? Or does it make that much of a difference?
I can answer that one: Because the engine is off for the downhill glide. With no engine running, there is nothing to run the alternator.
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