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Subject:Re: Westy auxiliary battery s...
From:David Schwarze
Date:Wed, 8 Feb 1995 18:57:51 -0800 (PST)

Steve Manning writes:
> 
> If isolators aren't supposed to be used on a V.W. alternator, and both 
> batteries are not supposed to be wired together, how does the auxillary 
> battery charge? I understand the relay theory about isolating one battery 
> when the ignition is off, but is this also the way they both charge while 
> driving?

No, they can be hooked together when driving.

-David

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