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BO185 said:
The voltage drop plays a factor as well, as far as the PCM goes. The PCM will need at least 12v to run. Any less and it will shut off.
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In a retrofit like this, the general recommendation is to wire the PCM directly to a battery feed, not a charging circuit/alternator feed.

Charlie
 
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