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Re: Dead Battery, To charge or not to charge?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 1/18/2001

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Hi Brad,

I agree, except, the alternators function is to recharge the battery AND supply the current to operate the vehicle and accessories. In other words, the running vehicle gets it's voltage and... Login to read more.