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Re: excitation resistor
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 2/11/2020

If I remember right the alternator is light energized and could have a resistor parallel across the bulb to limit the current surge for longer bulb life..Also if the bulb does eventually opens up enough current should still energize the alternator if it has a ... Login to read more.