Lights Dimming
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From: Nebraska
Originally Posted by 97f250
I agree with what you say. What I should have worded it to say is that if you get to the point that something like what you describe is happening, the issue needs to be addressed. If someone is willing to install a system that, when combined with normal functions like turning on headlights, creates demands enough to "outdraw" the alternator's capabilities, then they should be willing to fork over the bucks to alleviate any such thing from happening by having an alternator with the proper capabilities. You can install capacitors and deep cell batteries and make a difference in one way or another, but I believe the answer lies in the alternator and proper cabling and connections. This is not rocket science, but people seem to be flabbergasted to learn that a vehicle's electrical system does have limits, and if you exceed those in some way, SH*T happens, either quickly or eventually.
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From: Temecula, CA
Originally Posted by ryanbeal
brypink2
What guage did you use for the big 3? Do I have to get it at a stereo shop/internet or can I get something comparable with connectors at a local store? Nice install by the way!
What guage did you use for the big 3? Do I have to get it at a stereo shop/internet or can I get something comparable with connectors at a local store? Nice install by the way!
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I put my inline fuse in last night and it helped my dimming issue a little bit somehow. I do have a question on the upgrade of the ground wire. Should I increase the guage of the wire that goes to the fire wall from the negative battery post, or the wire that attaches to the frame behind the right front tire?
As a side note the dimming is just barely noticeable but I happen to be one of those people that notices everything!
As a side note the dimming is just barely noticeable but I happen to be one of those people that notices everything!
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Originally Posted by ryanbeal
I put my inline fuse in last night and it helped my dimming issue a little bit somehow. I do have a question on the upgrade of the ground wire. Should I increase the guage of the wire that goes to the fire wall from the negative battery post, or the wire that attaches to the frame behind the right front tire?
As a side note the dimming is just barely noticeable but I happen to be one of those people that notices everything!
As a side note the dimming is just barely noticeable but I happen to be one of those people that notices everything!
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Originally Posted by ryanbeal
brypink........By the looks of it you did away with the ground that goes to the firewall and just upgraded the one that goes to the alternator and the one that goes to the frame.......right?