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Bingo. A regular 5 mile commute is a great way to run down a battery.

And..... the OP hasn't been heard from since we launched into a debate about 12v vs. 24v. Another person chased away because people would rather entertain themselves than help the OP.

There are people on this thread who know the system inside and out, and are just waiting for the OP to provide more info before providing guidance. Until he does, there's not much that can be done to help him, and a digression into the merits of various voltages does not help him. He wouldn't...

If it were your thread and you were trying to get help with a problem, would you want to see it turn into a debate about which voltage is best? Or would you prefer to get help for the problem you posted?

:derailed: This thread is about ganderle's alternator problems, not a general "what's the best voltage" discussion.

ganderle, are you still around? Yes, you could have fried some diodes in your alternator. You might also have popped a fusible link or two. Work with us and we'll get you through this, but we can't help if you just go dark.