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Old 05-09-2005, 09:46 AM
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Re: The reason Honda does not offer Day Time Running Lights

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Originally Posted by laserfan
Hmmm, I didn't know they were building alternators with air conditioner compressor-type clutches these days. That can be the only way they could control the alternator's drag on the engine, yes?
I have no idea how they do it but I'd think it would be more electronically controlled. The extra load would only be present when they tell it to charge the battery so I don't think a clutch would be needed.
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