Setup
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: July 18, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Topic: Setup
Posted By: Am pM HooDluM
Subject: Setup
Date Posted: December 27, 2002 at 10:28 AM
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?
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Posted By: Am pM HooDluM
Date Posted: December 27, 2002 at 3:44 PM
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
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: December 27, 2002 at 6:10 PM
How is your battery ? When was the last time it was metered or checked for charginf capacity ?
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: mack6820
Date Posted: December 28, 2002 at 8:01 AM
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.
Posted By: Am pM HooDluM
Date Posted: December 29, 2002 at 7:40 PM
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
Posted By: Am pM HooDluM
Date Posted: January 01, 2003 at 2:04 AM
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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