running on no alternator?

[Ti Kan]

Andrew Sitzer writes:
> Question:  If I charge the battery each night, will I be able to drive
> about 14 miles <there is NEVER traffic and only 3 stoplights) <highway
> driving> to work and then 14 miles back each day?

It *should* be fine, provided that the battery contains enough charge
to get you going for that long.  Reduce electrical consumption to a
minimum (don't use the A/C, lights, stereo, defogger, etc).  Cars
nowadays use a large amount of electrical power just to run (ignition,
ECU, fuel pump, radiator fan, etc), so having a spare battery and tools
onboard might not be a bad idea (or a AAA membership) :-).  You might
want to experiment with this first at a non-critical time first,
so you don't get stranded on your way to work.

-Ti
01 S4 2.7 biturbo quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
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