[DeTomaso] question for the world

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/27/08 8 19 30, charlesmccall at gmail.com writes:


> Slightly different question - how long will a car run ONLY on battery power
> - ie your alternator is shot?
> 
> You start with a fully charged battery but your charging system has gone
> south. You have no electrical devices (radio, A/C, headlights) operating.
> You are just cruising at a steady 60mph on the high way. How long will it
> take your ignition system and whatever else to run down your battery?
> 

It depends on the specific car, and the electrical load you're placing on it. 
  But I've gone quite aways with a dead alternator without realizing it in 
one of my Sciroccos--at least a hundred miles, maybe more?

Mike


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