You would think so Jake, but not the case. The O2 heater element draw is non-linear. The draw starts off high but drops significantly as the element heats up. OTOH, the fuel pump has to provide high pressure continuously, and gets my vote for current hog.
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jake de Villiers Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 11:22 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Engine electrical power requirements? Our race car had no alternator fitted and would run the starter, fuel pump, gauges and ignition for 2 practice sessions and a race without needing to be recharged. Prolly the biggest consumer would be the oxygen sensor - I can't see the ECU needing bags of current... |
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