Headlights dim when playing music
02-11-2007, 05:32 PM
#12
I have the same car, and have done fairly well in competitions with a large stereo system.
The issue with an alternator is, the neon uses a digital alternator, which is very expensive to replace 500+ dollars.
Yes a battery upgrade to 800 cold cranking amps or higher battery does help...but the main issue the the 10 guage ground strape from the battey to the body. Upgrade this wire to 4 guage and it will solve most of your issues. Also make sure you are running 4 guage to your amps for power and ground.
I ran 2 Earthquake D-10 (5000 rms strapped) off of this set up and had no issues.
With my SQ system I ran over 1600 rms with no issues on the same set up, and beat the hell out of it...
The issue with an alternator is, the neon uses a digital alternator, which is very expensive to replace 500+ dollars.
Yes a battery upgrade to 800 cold cranking amps or higher battery does help...but the main issue the the 10 guage ground strape from the battey to the body. Upgrade this wire to 4 guage and it will solve most of your issues. Also make sure you are running 4 guage to your amps for power and ground.
I ran 2 Earthquake D-10 (5000 rms strapped) off of this set up and had no issues.
With my SQ system I ran over 1600 rms with no issues on the same set up, and beat the hell out of it...
02-11-2007, 07:14 PM
#13
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Originally Posted by Westec
I have the same car, and have done fairly well in competitions with a large stereo system.
The issue with an alternator is, the neon uses a digital alternator, which is very expensive to replace 500+ dollars.
Yes a battery upgrade to 800 cold cranking amps or higher battery does help...but the main issue the the 10 guage ground strape from the battey to the body. Upgrade this wire to 4 guage and it will solve most of your issues. Also make sure you are running 4 guage to your amps for power and ground.
I ran 2 Earthquake D-10 (5000 rms strapped) off of this set up and had no issues.
With my SQ system I ran over 1600 rms with no issues on the same set up, and beat the hell out of it...
The issue with an alternator is, the neon uses a digital alternator, which is very expensive to replace 500+ dollars.
Yes a battery upgrade to 800 cold cranking amps or higher battery does help...but the main issue the the 10 guage ground strape from the battey to the body. Upgrade this wire to 4 guage and it will solve most of your issues. Also make sure you are running 4 guage to your amps for power and ground.
I ran 2 Earthquake D-10 (5000 rms strapped) off of this set up and had no issues.
With my SQ system I ran over 1600 rms with no issues on the same set up, and beat the hell out of it...
^^^what he said . ^^^^^^
02-13-2007, 10:06 AM
#14
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 151
Do the big 3 upgrade, if that does not help and you have no other issues other then just dimming lights, replacing the headlights with HID lights.
Originally Posted by Kamikid
I recently got a new system installed on my 2005 Dodge SX 2.0. The amp is a JBL CS300.1 - 460W @ 2ohms, 2 10" GTO1002D JBL subwoofers. On certain songs whenever the bass hits I can notice the headlights dim a little. What is the cause of this, and what is the solution?
02-13-2007, 12:10 PM
#15
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 149
Yup, like its been said, your problem is a lack of power getting to where it should be. a cap will not help with this situation. a cap does not create power, but stores it up till you get a big bass hit, then unleashes it when the amp needs it, then recharges quickly. i say like its been said do the big 3, and if that dont help, which i am sure it will, go out and find a h/o alternator. that will solve your problems for sure, and they can be had for a decent price.
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