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Old 02-23-2017, 03:23 PM   #15804
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Originally Posted by Clipdat View Post
I thought the battery only gets recharged from the alternator when the car is actually in motion going down the street.

Again, just my understanding, but I could very well be wrong.
I'm pretty sure the alternator is always charging the battery when the engine is on, since its being driven by an accessory belt attached to the crankshaft it would seem to make sense but I've never actually looked into that
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