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Old 11-12-2007, 07:20   #1
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Alternator died. Cause? motor ran w/batt off?
Someone told me that running the motor with the battery cables disconnected will cause the alternator to malfunction.

True of False?

Secondly; If it is "true" then will the same thing happen if the battery master switch is turned "off" while the motor is running?

My alternator was in excellent condition, now has died...

I discovered my "Guest" switched the master switch position in error to "OFF" instead of the requested #2 battery. Could it be related or not?

I just don't want to have the problem re-occur if it is true.
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