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Lights dimming, have UDP, ground kit and alternator ODP, ??
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:29 am
by spencersummerfield
ok so I have a 2000 Neon with a UDP and and alt ODP ,to keep the voltage at 14.1volts my question is that I am running a Infinity 300rms monoblock and my stupid lights dim all the time... so much that my stereo shuts off.... wont blow fuses or anything just resets itself.. a new pioneer Mp3 Deck. and I am running a 1.2 Faured Cap. and it is still dimming.. and sugestions???
and when i say dimming i mean the deck light dim first then the whole car.. I am running HID's and I dont want to hurt them...
I have a ground kit and everything...
would a larger ground on my alternator do anything?
thanks Spen
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:13 am
by 2003silverneonsxt
umm just came up with another idea..might need to upgrade ur alternator.. i think the 120amp off the PT cruiser is a direct bolt up
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:40 pm
by spencersummerfield
thats a good idea, but I mean my cap still reads over 13volts.. that is what i dont understand.
would a red or yellow top battery help???
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:37 pm
by Nick Drake
What guage wiring are you using?
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:48 pm
by dblsg
Nick Drake wrote:What guage wiring are you using?
i would run at least 4 gauge if your not doing so.... and you gotta remember that its not always just about volts... amprage has a big role in this too.
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:07 pm
by SX_2.0_Monkey
ya, what they said
Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 12:21 am
by spencersummerfield
ok sweet I am running 4 gauge so it looks like aI need a Ammeter or a larger alt.. thanks guys
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:17 am
by submaster.nick
lose the udp and put the regular one back on it will solve your problem if you want it to be better get a lighter pulley that is the stock size.......udp and ICE don't mix
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:01 am
by Adam K.
If your Cap is reading only 13.1 with and UDP and ODP then something is really wrong with the alternator or wiring. A healthy alternator should read 14+ volts at idle. As said above a PT cruiser alternator can be swapped in easy. Only abut $40-$50 at a junk yard. As for dimming lights you will always get a little dimming but not to that extreme.