Blinking headlights?
#1
Junior Member
Posts like a Ricer Type-R
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Blinking headlights?
I have a 900w rms amp on 2x300w subs. Headlights are now flashing to the beat! This system isn't THAT powerful... Anyway, I bought an Optima red top and that didn't fix it so I exchanged it for a yellow top today. Still watching the battery meter dip every time the big bass hits! What gives? ANY help would be appreciated here, thanks.
#4
Senior Member
Certified GM nut
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: allentown, pa--brooklyn, ny
Posts: 1,646
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the cap will help but i gaurentee your lights will continue to blink to the bass untill you install a seperate battery in the trunk just for your music..
#6
#7
Junior Member
Posts like a Ricer Type-R
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Would switching to a 4awg amp/ground wire help or hurt here? An alt. switch is going to be expensive and untimely (I'm in the middle of a move). I know I should be using 4 awg but, I don't want to make the problem worse.
#8
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Fitchburg Ma _ToastedRice_
Posts: 6,837
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the problem is that you are using more power than your alternator is able to produce.. ANYTHING YOU DO IS ONLY A BANDAID. a high output alternator is the ONLY real cure
however, upgrading your wiring along with a better battery and better alternator is the best route to go. You need the thicker awg wire to effectively carry the increased current, and a bigger battery to help support those quick loud bursts
however, upgrading your wiring along with a better battery and better alternator is the best route to go. You need the thicker awg wire to effectively carry the increased current, and a bigger battery to help support those quick loud bursts
#9
Junior Member
Posts like a Ricer Type-R
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well, I can easily replace the wiring and just keep the volume down for now. I'll change out the alternator when the extra money presents itself. I really do appreciate the help on this; any additional comments are truly valued.
#10
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Mason City, Iowa
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by harofreak00