Slight Trunk Light Dim (Sub & Amp)
#1
Slight Trunk Light Dim (Sub & Amp)
So as the title says I was showing a friend my sub today, i'm running an alpine MRP350 amp with a 10" RF HE2, and i noticed that my trunk light and license plate lights dimmed a bit when the sub hit. It only did it when i really cranked up the power ( loud volume+bass **** up), but i was still wondering if it was something to worry about or not. I checked my headlights and they were fine when this was happening. But i'd rather not ruin a battery if all it costs me to find out is the time i'm taking to type this post.
If this is an issue i should worry about, what would be the best course of action?
Thanks!
If this is an issue i should worry about, what would be the best course of action?
Thanks!
#3
This is the ****
Where would I check the voltage drop at? I think i can can get the multimeter, but i wouldn't know where to do the check
#5
I don't understand why everybody "thinks" they don't need a stiffening capacitor... Just go and buy a 1/2 farad cap... With that amp it should solve all your dimming problems... Or if you thinking about an upgrade in the future get a 1 farad... Every 500 watts RMS your amp give you should have a capacitor at 1 farad to compensate for the voltage draw... Such as I have a 1500W RMS amp, I went a little overboard and got a 5 farad cap... Hope this answers your question... Or just do what tseng said and do the big 3... But I would still get a cap. And your headlights will NEVER dim... The ballast regulate the power, they would just turn off at a very low voltage, like BELOW 9.5.
#6
I don't understand why everybody "thinks" they don't need a stiffening capacitor... Just go and buy a 1/2 farad cap... With that amp it should solve all your dimming problems... Or if you thinking about an upgrade in the future get a 1 farad... Every 500 watts RMS your amp give you should have a capacitor at 1 farad to compensate for the voltage draw... Such as I have a 1500W RMS amp, I went a little overboard and got a 5 farad cap... Hope this answers your question... Or just do what tseng said and do the big 3... But I would still get a cap. And your headlights will NEVER dim... The ballast regulate the power, they would just turn off at a very low voltage, like BELOW 9.5.
#7
Go and get one... It acts as a voltage regulator, so it puts "less" strain on your cars electrical system. I know there are a whole lot of stories about the pro's and con's of the capacitor, but there is usually a lot more pro's... When it comes down to it Most amps are rated for a voltage of 14.4, which is usually the maximum a car can give without adding anything else. Without a cap, your amp runs off of your battery, which your car is also drawing power from, a cap acts as a buffer. Plus also boosts minimal power to the amp... Some amps however are rated on there "birth sheets" at 12 volts, at 14.4 volts it will give more power... . Which is always good!!
#8
Go and get one... It acts as a voltage regulator, so it puts "less" strain on your cars electrical system. I know there are a whole lot of stories about the pro's and con's of the capacitor, but there is usually a lot more pro's... When it comes down to it Most amps are rated for a voltage of 14.4, which is usually the maximum a car can give without adding anything else. Without a cap, your amp runs off of your battery, which your car is also drawing power from, a cap acts as a buffer. Plus also boosts minimal power to the amp... Some amps however are rated on there "birth sheets" at 12 volts, at 14.4 volts it will give more power... . Which is always good!!
There is absolutely NO reason not to get one in your situation!
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