>:-( HELP! New Alt problems

 

Bronze Member
Username: Montecarlos11

Louisville, KY USA

Post Number: 16
Registered: Sep-05
Okay i got my new alternator put in like 2 weeks ago now. It is a 200 amp alternator and it brand new. And my headlights are still dimming, and pretty bad. All i am running is a pair of 12" xplods and a 800W peak (if that) kenwood amp. Also these cut out at random times in songs and come back after awhile. Are these two problems related. Maybe just a bad ground some where, or are my problems much bigger?
 

Gold Member
Username: Chaunb3400

Huntsville, Alabama U.S.

Post Number: 6279
Registered: Jul-05
did u upgrade ur big 3 as well???
 

Silver Member
Username: Fandim

Reno, Nevada United State...

Post Number: 817
Registered: Jun-05
Check all your grounds, for sure.

Also, have you upgraded your big 3? This is critical when dealing with a HO alternator.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Montecarlos11

Louisville, KY USA

Post Number: 18
Registered: Sep-05
I upgraded my wires to 4 gauge, for both grounding and power to my alternator. But i am not too sure what the big three are. Please fill me in. I am so annoyed with my disco ball car.
 

Silver Member
Username: Fandim

Reno, Nevada United State...

Post Number: 818
Registered: Jun-05
Alternator to battery.
Battery to Chassis.
Engine to Chassis.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Montecarlos11

Louisville, KY USA

Post Number: 19
Registered: Sep-05
Where would i ground the engine to chassis?
 

Gold Member
Username: Theelfkeeper

Stockbridge, GA USA

Post Number: 1490
Registered: Feb-05
anywhere you can pretty much.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Montecarlos11

Louisville, KY USA

Post Number: 20
Registered: Sep-05
okay i tried it and its still doing the same thing. Also i noticed a high pitched squealing noise coming from the alternator when i turned my subs up.
 

Gold Member
Username: B101

Queen City, NC USA

Post Number: 2060
Registered: Sep-05
Do your entire big 3 all over again!! Also run your power on 1 side of the car, and rcas to the other side!
 

Bronze Member
Username: Montecarlos11

Louisville, KY USA

Post Number: 21
Registered: Sep-05
did that with the power and rcas already when me and my bud hooked it up
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