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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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im wiring the alternator , is 650 ohm resister to much resistance for the alternator?
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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My system has a 470 ohm resister I added. The voltmeter in the dash has a small light and a 330 ohm resister as back up in case the light does not turn on. The light BTW never turns on, but it is still charging just under 14V at idle.
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Originally Posted by RNation0001
im wiring the alternator , is 650 ohm resister to much resistance for the alternator?
Try it, bet it works just fine...
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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Agreed...a little of 500 Ohms (650) is probably fine.
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