Thread: Battery Drain / Power consumption
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Old 07-15-2006, 08:44 AM
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Re: Battery Drain / Power consumption
Replacing the battery was a good thing, as a weak battery can place a high load on the alternator......which is trying to charge up the battery....causing the alternator to go bad.
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