lights dimming and alternator strain
#1
lights dimming and alternator strain
Im running a soundstream 10" spl with a soundstream angina 100Watt rms amp. The lights start to dim when i turn it up loud. What can i do to reduce the strain on the alternator? I'm only running measly 100watt amp, should this even put that much strain on the alternator?
I heard that you can upgrade the ground wire of the alternator to help with the strain. Has anyone done this?
I heard that you can upgrade the ground wire of the alternator to help with the strain. Has anyone done this?
#5
Originally Posted by GrazsRootz
well upgrading the ground wires n stuff is called upgrading the big3, but with a 100 watt amp you shouldnt have any dimming. check your wiring, do you have a ground wire going from amp to chassis, or amp to battery?
#7
I would hold off on the big 3 upgrade for right now. Considering you only have 100w RMS you shouldn't have any dimming at all. Double check your wiring, make sure you are using a good ground and stop over at your local autozone or sears and get your alternator/battery checked out.
#8
How are your battery terminals? I actually had to replace the positive one when I did my amp install... it was corroded almost the entire way through. Replaced it with a more solid piece (my stock one was very thin). BTW, I'm running around 800W RMS with no dimming issues.
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