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Am pM HooDluM

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Posted: December 27, 2002 at 10:28 AM / IP Logged

1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6

JBL 1200.1 AMP

(2) Audiobahn ALUM12X

(2) American Accessories 1 Farad Caps

4 AWG Wiring

I need little help....i got my system all hooked up with the (2) 1 Farad power caps on my amp and i'm lights are dimming like mad...do you guys think if i pick up another 2 Farad Cap it will fix the problem or what?

Am pM HooDluM

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Posted: December 27, 2002 at 3:44 PM / IP Logged

Also i want to state that my alternator if 120AMPS and that car is fully loaded power everything but yea....please help me with the problem

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Posted: December 27, 2002 at 6:10 PM / IP Logged

How is your battery ? When was the last time it was metered or checked for charginf capacity ?

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mack6820

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Posted: December 28, 2002 at 8:01 AM / IP Logged

If your amp is 1200 watts, I would change to a 2gauge power wire. Also make sure you have a really good ground with atleast 4 gauge ground wire. Have your battery checked out, most places do it for free.

Am pM HooDluM

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Posted: December 29, 2002 at 7:40 PM / IP Logged

Had the battery and charging system all checked out........i've had this problem in a 97 Ford Ranger also...and i'm currently running a 4AWG ground right now

Am pM HooDluM

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Posted: January 01, 2003 at 2:04 AM / IP Logged

Just to update u guys....i decided to add another battery with a battery isolator...and run my system off of that....if u have any suggestions let me know...

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