Re: Erratic temperature gauge

["Douglas Hurst Quebbeman" <dougq@[192.107.41.17]>]

> In message <3.0.32.19971216174330.0073db58@nala.intellicorp.com> Jeff Witwer writes:
> 
> > Infrequently it still idles higher than it should (1100rpm), ...
> 
> There are several reasons why the idle controller will deliberately raise idle 
> from 800 to 1100 or so.  Chief among them is low battery voltage - on some 
> cars, vehicle motion is another.

When the engine is running, the alternator should be supplying the 
electrical needs of the car, including the idle system. So why is it
that battery voltage would play a role?
 
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