Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 05:44:28 GMT From: "Larry Palmer" <palmerlnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Electrical problem?!
I understand this is not considered safe for newer cars with computer chips as the battery prevents voltage spikes. Many owner manuals warn against doing this. Larry "PC Wallington" <peternopsamdigm-it.com.au> wrote in message news:3b636d1a$0$637nopsam-01.iinet.net.au... > The easiest way to test if the alternator is charging is to simply > disconnect the battery lead while the motor is running.