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Originally Posted by rov'n
all of the connections are made via wiring harness, didnt have to splice into anything. load on the alternator is just fine, running a capacitor to the sub amplifier in back.
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What was the voltage drop across the battery when you engage the wiring harness? BTW, when that capacitor discharges, it has to get that electrical energy from somewhere, like the battery and the alternator.
You might want to see if your new gadgets are not causing excessive voltage drop, which can cause additional ignition noise on the power rail. Not to mention that you will drawing additional power from charging system, causing them to work harder and heat up more.
Measure your voltage.
Start the car.
Let the idle do its thing and kick down.
Measure your voltage.
Play something loud and continous without using any of the headlighting.
Measure your voltage.
Turn on all your gadgets including your lighting.
Measure your voltage.
Nothing looks dim or sounds distorted? Then you did a good job. If it does the same in the dead of winter, you did a great job.
Adam in NYC
