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Re: Weird Phenoms



>On Mon, 13 Jan 1997 12:17:14 -0800, caufman wrote:
>
>>Howdy all,
>>First, I'd like to thank everyone (including Brett and Andre) with

 *SNIP*

>>
>>John
>>80 Scirocco S
>>--
>



Then Richard said:


>
>P.S. If your car doesn't have a volt or ammeter guage use a
>voltmeter from radio shack.  If you dont want to spend the
>money start the car, let it reach a stable idle then disconnect
>the negative battery cable, turn on your lights.  If your car dies
>on you then your alternator is most likely shot.


I vaguely remember reading somewhere that one should never disconnect the
ground strap while the engine is running.  Something about damaging
electronic components (ignition module?)  Am I talking outta my ass?
Someone set me straight.  b----------

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