alternator sense line question
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alternator sense line question
Hey guys, I was doing some reading online and discovered that the bat terminal on the back of the alternator is not a good place to connect the sense line. apparently it should be connected somewhere that sees more electrical load. I don't know a lot about electrical stuff so where would be the best place to connect it? thanks
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The sense line should be connected at the battery.
A car manufacturer might connect it at the alt battery terminal to save an insignificant amount of money.
It shouldn’t “be connected somewhere that sees more electrical load.”
If it were, IR drop would cause the battery to overcharge.
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How bout those too scared to drive without headlights in the daytime
and the ones that need headlights for a little rain
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A car manufacturer might connect it at the alt battery terminal to save an insignificant amount of money.
It shouldn’t “be connected somewhere that sees more electrical load.”
If it were, IR drop would cause the battery to overcharge.
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Happy Racing!
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How bout those too scared to drive without headlights in the daytime
and the ones that need headlights for a little rain.
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