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carnuts
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Registered: 28th Aug 05
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21st Apr 06 at 21:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
just done my install and now my lights are dimming quite badly i have 2 amps running now so im geussing i need a powercap????

if so what type etc got to be fairly cheap on a budget lol

any help would be appreciated
John
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22nd Apr 06 at 06:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
You need an uprated battery and/or alternator.
andy hirst
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22nd Apr 06 at 09:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
No power cap needed. Do the big 3, then if it still does it then you alternator might be at fault.
carnuts
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22nd Apr 06 at 10:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
whats the big 3 mate?
WATSON
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22nd Apr 06 at 12:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
uprated battery and alternator should fix the problem
carnuts
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22nd Apr 06 at 14:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i didnt think it should of been such a problem since they are only 400 watts each?
andy hirst
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23rd Apr 06 at 17:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by carnuts
whats the big 3 mate?


Battery +ve to alternator +ve
Battery -ve to chassis
Engine ground to chassis

Upgrade all these wires with 4g and it should solve your problem.
carnuts
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23rd Apr 06 at 17:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ok i will give that a go first cheers mate

 
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