New electrical problem...??
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New electrical problem...??
Hi guys,
I just installed two 6x9 w/ custom built box, in my truck yesterday. (pounds!! for 6x9) But when I turn it up, the lights on the deck dim everytime the bass knocks. Eventually....it led to my headlights flickering! Does anyone know what this could be from? I figured the 6x9 are drawing a lot of power from the deck (old) which may be causing this but I'm not sure. Oh!...and when it was on loud, the sound would cut out and come back on, sometimes just one speaker or both.
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(90 F250 4x4 w/302 HO)
I just installed two 6x9 w/ custom built box, in my truck yesterday. (pounds!! for 6x9) But when I turn it up, the lights on the deck dim everytime the bass knocks. Eventually....it led to my headlights flickering! Does anyone know what this could be from? I figured the 6x9 are drawing a lot of power from the deck (old) which may be causing this but I'm not sure. Oh!...and when it was on loud, the sound would cut out and come back on, sometimes just one speaker or both.
Thanks guys,
(90 F250 4x4 w/302 HO)
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sounds like it could be either to me. I would check the grounds first. Then I would have your alt and battery checked at the auto parts store. Keep in mind our old external fan alternators only put out 65 amps... when new... If you want to bouce that bass and add aftermarket stero equipment, it's usually best to do a 95-130amp 3G upgrade to make sure your not over drawing the entire system.
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Put it this way, it only encounters a problem at high volume. Which i can logically presume the connections are solid and it is ground properly. Mind you, before I had the 6x9 in, I was just running the little 4" door panel speakers at high volume and no problems. Maybe just a tiiiiiiny little dimming of the lights on the deck. I mean... how much draw can little 4" speakers cause?? which led me to believe it might be the deck itself.
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No amp....just straight off the deck. Deck puts out 30watts x4 and the 6x9s are 85watts capacity.... maybe it lies there?
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sounds like it could be either to me. I would check the grounds first. Then I would have your alt and battery checked at the auto parts store. Keep in mind our old external fan alternators only put out 65 amps... when new... If you want to bouce that bass and add aftermarket stero equipment, it's usually best to do a 95-130amp 3G upgrade to make sure your not over drawing the entire system.
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forgot, it's aftermarket cd player. old school clarion deck...
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Check your voltage. I don't even think its possible for a headunit to pull too much power. But maybe its just adding to a problem you already have.
Normally when the sound cuts out its an AMP going into protect mode from low voltage or a short.
Whats really throwing me off is that you have no amp at all. Just headunit power.
But anyways check your voltage with stereo on and off and see what you get.
BTW these trucks have 6.5" door speakers. Not 4"
Normally when the sound cuts out its an AMP going into protect mode from low voltage or a short.
Whats really throwing me off is that you have no amp at all. Just headunit power.
But anyways check your voltage with stereo on and off and see what you get.
BTW these trucks have 6.5" door speakers. Not 4"
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Check your voltage. I don't even think its possible for a headunit to pull too much power. But maybe its just adding to a problem you already have.
Normally when the sound cuts out its an AMP going into protect mode from low voltage or a short.
Whats really throwing me off is that you have no amp at all. Just headunit power.
But anyways check your voltage with stereo on and off and see what you get.
BTW these trucks have 6.5" door speakers. Not 4"
Normally when the sound cuts out its an AMP going into protect mode from low voltage or a short.
Whats really throwing me off is that you have no amp at all. Just headunit power.
But anyways check your voltage with stereo on and off and see what you get.
BTW these trucks have 6.5" door speakers. Not 4"
yup no amp!...killer deck eh!? ahahaha. Ive hooked up many sound systems and speakers and have never come across this before, so kinda stumped.
I hate electrical as it can be caused/come from absolutely anything.
you guys still think it's worth ungrading to higher amp alternator?! what other advantages would I have from that aside from stereo?
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If you were running alot of lights, electric fan, winch, or some nice amps then yes. But for what you are running you dont need to do anything to your electrical. Stock will be just fine. I ran 1000rms on stock alternator and battery okay.
Try a different deck and see if that fixes it. But like I said earlier you still should check your voltages.
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Checking my voltage as simple as putting a voltage meter to the fuse panel?
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