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Date:         Sun, 28 Jan 2024 20:16:14 -0800
Reply-To:     mark@MARKMCCULLEY.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark McCulley <mark@MARKMCCULLEY.COM>
Subject:      Re: Alternator won't charge battery until high rpm
Comments: To: Markus Benne <mbenne@M-BASS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <15795517.2003357.1706469902197@mail.yahoo.com>
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Does your van have any custom wiring to support charging of a second battery?


> On Jan 28, 2024, at 11:25 AM, Markus Benne <mbenne@M-BASS.COM> wrote:
> 
> I've noticed a behavior where the alternator will not charge the battery (and no alternator light is on) until I hit a high rpm.    Then I hear a relay click and the voltage jumps to 13.4ish volts and the battery is charging normally.
> My usual suspects are bad ground and/or a bad relay.
> Someone hit this before?
> Thanks,...Markus
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