In a message dated 8/20/98 05:41:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time, kdlewis@JUNO.COM
writes:

<< The small wire has no affect on charging, it only illuminates the
 ignition light when the battery is discharging. >>
If memory serves me correctly doesn't the small wire(blue) activate the
alternator field, enabling the alternator to charge, in addition to
illuminating the light?
Anyone confirm this?
                                  Jerry