 Possible electrical (or alternator) problem? |
 May 23, 2011 - 11:31 PM
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I don't know if its just cause this is an older car or if my alternator might be going bad but does anyone elses interior/headlights flicker and get dimmer when their electrical fans cut on? Or when I have my subs on (not really that high powered either) my lights dim. I know when I have them up (I have a 1500 watt amp w/o a cap) that'll cause it. Just wanna check to see if I should get a new one.
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May 29, 2011 - 8:37 PM
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Optimal setup is optima deep cycle yellow top battery or any high cca dry cell, high output alternator, improve the "big three wires", add cap if system can handle load.
1. The wire between Battery Negative and Chassis 2. The wire between Battery Positive and Alternator Positive 3. The wire between Engine Block and Chassis Now some say to replace the "BIG THREE" wires, but many say just to add to them. Capicator is only when the system can sustain the load. Heres extra reference for you to read. http://www.bcae1.com/ http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/rf… http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread… http://www.termpro.com/articles/articles… This post has been edited by trdproven: Jun 1, 2011 - 12:44 AM -------------------- 94 Celica GT
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travisxcore Possible electrical (or alternator) problem? May 23, 2011 - 11:31 PM
NYp8tBaller07 how about your windows and sunroof? are they slow ... May 24, 2011 - 12:00 AM trdproven your lights will dim because you are drawing more ... May 24, 2011 - 4:05 AM travisxcore My windows and sun roof are some what slow but not... May 24, 2011 - 12:36 PM trdproven your window and sunroof are like that cus the moto... May 24, 2011 - 5:17 PM travisxcore Thanks man. I actually have a junker I know that h... May 24, 2011 - 11:28 PM Galcobar An alternative explanation is poor ground connecti... May 27, 2011 - 9:06 PM trdproven you can upgrade your wiring if you are willing to ... May 29, 2011 - 9:52 AM
travisxcore Thanks for all the information man. I think that u... May 29, 2011 - 3:22 PM stephen_lee actually the yellow top isnt THAT great of a batte... Jun 16, 2011 - 12:24 PM trdproven its not that great even the red top but its a hell... Jun 18, 2011 - 8:36 PM |
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