Possible electrical (or alternator) problem?

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Possible electrical (or alternator) problem?

May 23, 2011 - 11:31 PM
travisxcore View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Mar 24, '11 From 704 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%)	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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Jun 18, 2011 - 8:36 PM
trdproven View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%)	its not that great even the red top but its a hella lot better than all the normal batteries out there if not the best one for car batteries. -------------------- 94 Celica GT \|Toyota OEM Japan\|Toyota Racing Development\|Tom's\|Competition Clutch\|5Zigen\|Apexi\| \|Laille/Beatrush\|Magnecor\|Denso\|Royal Purple\|Optima\|PIAA\|PW JDM\|Megan Racing\|Nitto\| \|Work\|Greddy\|Samco\|Project Mu\|H&R\|Gates\|Moog\|Rota\|Yokohama\|Epman\|1320\|Upgr8 04 Celica GT \|Toyota OEM Japan\|Toyota Racing Development\|Tein\|BC Racing\|Greddy\| ~~89 Supra (Sold)~~ ~~90 Supra (Sold)~~

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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

trdproven Optimal setup is optima deep cycle yellow top batt... May 29, 2011 - 8:37 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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