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Sancho

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Posted: January 27, 2005 at 1:47 PM / IP Logged

Ok i finally put all things together in my Isuzu Trooper I got :

Hu Pioneer

6.5 rockford fosgate

and brahma 15 powered by jbl 1200.1

and I noticed that my lights are dimming...will capacitor help me, or do I need new alternator (i think this one is pretty expensive for this SUV) ????

Head Unit:Alpine CDA 9835

6.5 MB Quart Pce 210

Amp:JBL 80.4

Amp:JBL 1200.1

Sub:Adire Brahma 12 MKII

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bullman96

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Posted: January 27, 2005 at 2:25 PM / IP Logged

if you want to get rid of a little flicker, if a cap works it will do that but your lights will just be more dim. probably wont work anyways. the alternator is the way to go. you could also try a deep cycle. i have a 120 amp alt and my lights were flickering and i thought my alternator was on its way out or i needed more output. threw in a deep cycle which i was putting off and problem solved.

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Sancho

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Posted: January 27, 2005 at 3:40 PM / IP Logged

what is deep cycle???? (sorry don't know)

Head Unit:Alpine CDA 9835

6.5 MB Quart Pce 210

Amp:JBL 80.4

Amp:JBL 1200.1

Sub:Adire Brahma 12 MKII

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Francious70

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Posted: January 27, 2005 at 4:56 PM / IP Logged

A deep cycle is a battery. Like a Optima Yellow Top.

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supradude

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Posted: January 27, 2005 at 9:29 PM / IP Logged

Caps are useless. That's just my opinion. Go with a HO alternator and good battery (like Optima). Upgrade all wiring also.

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auex

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Posted: January 27, 2005 at 9:47 PM / IP Logged

Caps are pretty much useless. Your best bet is to get a better/bigger alternator. Also a deep cycle battery will only put a bandaid on the main problem. Deep cycle batteries are batteries that can be fully discharged and recharged more then a regular battery.

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fastone

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Posted: January 29, 2005 at 7:08 AM / IP Logged

Hey Sancho. Read this for a little more capacitor info.

https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=48767&PN=1

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