WK>JE> Roy I would reckon it depends upon the car. My kids late model Suburbans
WK>  > both act as my cars did. However, if you get into the smaller cars they
WK>  > may well not have enough Alternator to do the job under idling
WK>  > conditions.

WK>A friend of mine bought a new Honda CRX in 1989. Its idle speed would 
WK>change depending on electrical load. It was especially noticeable when 
WK>listening to music while sitting in the driveway. The engine would rev 
WK>a little higher in response to loud and/or bass heavy passages, then 
WK>settle back down during softer ones. The stereo system he put in it was 
WK>beefier than the factory one, but not a monster. The car has held up 
WK>remarkably well over the years. He still drives it.

Tis a well known fact that Hondas, as well as a number of other makes -
Toyota for example - hold up very well.
Further this just verifies my statement that some of the smaller cars
may not have a beefier enough alternator.

Jay
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