What's different here???
03-30-2006, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by wjcollier07
doesn't that REALLY tax your alternator? i only have a 105 in my car, i don't even know if they make a more powerful one for my gen....
when your low beems are on you have 4 lights.
with this when your high beems are on you now have 4 lights.
it adds like maybe 4-6amps more...
03-30-2006, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Wj..not sure about the alternator and the amount of draw. It would need to be checked out for sure.
Here is that thread about the lamp monitor that I was mentioning. Lamp monitor issues with all 4 lights on
Here is that thread about the lamp monitor that I was mentioning. Lamp monitor issues with all 4 lights on
wow its like 8-15$ in parts
03-30-2006, 10:22 AM
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ill do some research on this.... what i really need is a car that has that so i can test....
03-30-2006, 10:25 AM
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yes very true it is only 4, but my alternator like is about an eighth above the half line at idle, no accessories, with lights, stereo, internal lights, and air conditioner on it sits about a sixth above the quarter line....really workin..
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Originally Posted by wjcollier07
yes very true it is only 4, but my alternator like is about an eighth above the half line at idle, no accessories, with lights, stereo, internal lights, and air conditioner on it sits about a sixth above the quarter line....really workin..
03-30-2006, 10:51 AM
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The current draw shouldn't be an issue. LIke Bandit said, your fog lights turn off when the high beams turn on... so, with the fogs, it'd be 55Wx2 + (stock) 35Wx2 (upgrade) 55Wx2.
With high beams, it'd be 65Wx2 + 55Wx2. Not a whole lot more current draw there.
With high beams, it'd be 65Wx2 + 55Wx2. Not a whole lot more current draw there.
03-30-2006, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by wjcollier07
umm bandit,
well my alt is not "new" but actually rebuilt....but new in the sense of only 7 months old...
well my alt is not "new" but actually rebuilt....but new in the sense of only 7 months old...