Truck dies when i hit a bump or idel...

 

New member
Username: Mjben08

Post Number: 3
Registered: Jan-08
I just installed my new system and now my truck dies when i hit a bump or when i idel for a feww. What do i do????
 

Bronze Member
Username: Waresgaragestereo

Fort Valley, GA United States

Post Number: 40
Registered: Jan-08
if your truck cuts off at idle, that means your alt isn't putting out enough to run the sys. and the truck. i had a friend that had the idleing problem and he had to swap to a high output alt and 2 optma batts behind the seat, i wouldn't know why it cuts off when you hit a bump. but changing the alt should give enough power to run the truck and the system. like a 200amp ho alt or sumin. what kind of truck is it?????
 

New member
Username: Mjben08

Post Number: 5
Registered: Jan-08
Its a dodge ram 1500. Do you can think i fix my problem if i get a capcitor?
 

Silver Member
Username: Tpa954

Hollywood, Florida U.S.A

Post Number: 138
Registered: Nov-07
DO NOT GET A CAP get a kinetic battery and a high ouput alternator and it should be ok.}
 

Silver Member
Username: Drant19

DUB-C, TX

Post Number: 205
Registered: Aug-07
how much power are you running?? if its less than 1000rms then you dont need a HO alt.
 

New member
Username: Mjben08

Post Number: 6
Registered: Jan-08
900watts max and 330 cont.
 

Silver Member
Username: Tpa954

Hollywood, Florida U.S.A

Post Number: 143
Registered: Nov-07
I have ran up to almost 3k Of power through a stock electrical with out my car shutting off or any of this type of stuff happening. Check all you connections because it sounds like something has a bad connection.
 

Gold Member
Username: Southernrebel

Monroe, Louisiana 2 DD3515s, 2...

Post Number: 5839
Registered: Mar-04
Check all connections.

Also, see if the alt is charging at 13.8V or better.
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