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Re: Silly Question about my wifes VW TDI.
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 7/26/2005

Yes. Once it is running, the alternator will supply its own field current, and produces enough output to keep the electrical system supplied, providing that the engine RPM is high enough. HOWEVER... I would not want to try it on any vehicle with electronic com... Login to read more.