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Re: 01 ohms unwanted resistance? VD testing
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 6/14/2025

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Phillip, yes I am. An unwanted resistance as low as .01 ohms could cause the alternator to shut down in a very short time. Assume 14.5 initial alternator volts, but then there will be 14.1 volts at t... Login to read more.