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Old 07-13-2008, 10:43 AM  
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huh? depends how you jumpstart. With your key in and motor running, sure, you can fuck up your alternator cos the normal 14V reading will spike to 28V when the other car starts. However with your engine off and key out, it cannot affect your electrics or alternator at all - you can't kill something that isn't electrically connected....

I don't mind jumpstarting others, but they get two shots to start their motor - after that, all bets are off.
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