Scott,

The ECU mangerment on the Zetec kits controls and shut off the alternator just as you noted that "many modern Honda's " do.

Cheers,
Dave

----- Original Message ----
From: Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 9:38:57 PM
Subject: Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..

"It is standard on many modern Honda's and I imagine many other modern cars
that the alternator only charges when it needs to, as controlled by the
engine's ECU> "

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