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dwarren

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Posted: October 29, 2005 at 4:21 PM / IP Logged

bginamercedes1 wrote:

lol it is the same with the cap and with out the cap

If it is the same either way, you just elminated the cap as your problem. This is deductive reasoning. So if I understand what you are saying, the voltage drops with the cap NOT in use, this would leave one to believe the electrical system is at fault.

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Posted: October 29, 2005 at 4:24 PM / IP Logged

http:///.com/PHEONIX-DIGITAL-1-5-FARAD-CAPACITOR-BRAND-NEW-2005_W0QQitemZ5822606816QQcategoryZ75387QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

that is the cap that i got...

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Posted: October 29, 2005 at 4:26 PM / IP Logged

the right now the voltage drops with and without the cap sorry i did not word it right. but with out a cap my voltage droppos and my 500/1 amp turns off and then it done not sound right because the amp has to power on again and it take a little bit of time

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Posted: October 29, 2005 at 4:33 PM / IP Logged

the voltage only drops when the system really thumps but otherwise it stays at a stady 13+ volts

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Posted: October 29, 2005 at 5:19 PM / IP Logged

Your sound system is demanding too much from your electrical system, and over time has worn down the alternator. A cap will not fix this problem, only help to partially mask it. A cap does not ensure that your amp will see a constant 13 volts if the alternator cannot supply it. The purpose of a cap is to smooth out the ripples on the supply voltage.

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Posted: October 29, 2005 at 10:12 PM / IP Logged

geepherder is right. Everything will start to wear out over time. Your alternator has started to wear out because of your constant use. The current draw of your system seems to be borderline too much for stock alternator. What kind of car do you have again?

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Posted: October 29, 2005 at 10:50 PM / IP Logged

dwarren is correct. You eliminated the cap as a possible source of your current draw, which is exactly what I thought would happen. The problem is your alternator or a bad battery, or both. And by the way, leave the cap out of your system after you upgrade your alternator. It is not needed.

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bginamercedes1

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Posted: October 30, 2005 at 7:20 PM / IP Logged

i think all of you are right,.. i have a Mercedes 300CE 88 and it has a stok alternator that use to support all my stuff but not dose not...aw looks like i need to get a new one.. any one know a good alternator to get???

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