> I think someone already nailed it. If you don't rev the engine > slightly the system won't allow charging. This is normal, I don't > understand why but it is. I read on this list, (some time ago) that the reason is so that in cold weather (Germany) there is no (alternator) drag on the engine during warm-up. I have no idea if it is "true". malcolm |
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