Car Battery questions
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Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Tampa Fl
Car Battery questions
Hey everyone just seeing if anyone has any ideas here:
Action : I installed a after market Stereo system with a AMP / capacitor.
Problem: Even after I put a Capacitor, replaced the alt, and put a brand new Battery (Autolite Titanium) in I am still draining the system (Dimming Lights Battery is weak at times)
Question: Is there any Different Battery I could use perhaps a higher Amp and could I use a Deep Cycle Battery? What would be the absolute best I could use if anyone has tackled this problem before Share your ideas please
Albert :cool:
Action : I installed a after market Stereo system with a AMP / capacitor.
Problem: Even after I put a Capacitor, replaced the alt, and put a brand new Battery (Autolite Titanium) in I am still draining the system (Dimming Lights Battery is weak at times)
Question: Is there any Different Battery I could use perhaps a higher Amp and could I use a Deep Cycle Battery? What would be the absolute best I could use if anyone has tackled this problem before Share your ideas please
Albert :cool:
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: seattle WA
Re: Car Battery questions (Albertgofaster)
Sounds like something other than a battery problem, are your battery connections clean? hows the serpentine and tensioner? I had after market stereo installed-no problems :D I use Sears Diehard-love thoughs batterys ;)
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Cincinnati, Oh USA
Re: Car Battery questions (Albertgofaster)
Your alternator isn't keeping up with your electrical demand. This is why your battery runs down. You are drawing more current than the alternator can deliver. What you need is a higher current alternator.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Cincinnati, Oh USA
Re: Car Battery questions (Albertgofaster)
An easy way would be to obtain a clamp on dc ammeter and turn everything on in the car you think will ever happen. Then you will have to do a search for an alternator that will easily fit your C4 and is rated at the current you measured. Sears sells a clamp on dc ammeter for $49. Try calling a tool rental place and see if they have one.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Panhandle FL
Re: Car Battery questions (Albertgofaster)
The quick question is," how big is your stereo?" If your running 1000+ watts or more than one amp, case closed.You need a bigger alternator and bigger battery.
One forum member kept blowing his alternator, but when asking for advice he forgot to mention he was pushing 2000+ watts.The stock system can only handle so much. :chevy
One forum member kept blowing his alternator, but when asking for advice he forgot to mention he was pushing 2000+ watts.The stock system can only handle so much. :chevy
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