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alt. would my guess... (archive)
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Posted by scrv1 on February 03, 2002 at 01:06:01:

In Reply to: Re: Having trouble keeping battery charged!!! posted by m3lachssilber on February 02, 2002 at 23:11:37:


Sorry, no solution from an "expert " here but:
1. Voltage regulator?
2. Loose ground/wire for stereo causing loss of juice?
3. Bad alternator?
Doesn't seem normal for car to be idling, and still lose power.....
Obviously...:)

OK I bought a W battery for $160 bucks, I was reicked into getting a new alternator, I bought an interstate battery and my battery is still being drained to quickly? I cannot have the car idling for more than 10 min. with lights on before it dies. But the car is fine when being driven at highway speeds. I would like to fix this once and for all!

A) SHould I upgrade my Alternator to 7 series 140amp unit.
B) Should I get a stiffening capacitor? hhmmmmm?

Here is the list of my mods.
Kenwood 8017 CD/MP3 Head unit
Rockford Fosgate 600watt x5 channel amp
Alpine 11 channel EQ
Phillips HID 9006 kit (Xenons)

Thank you!


600watt? thats a decent size amp. might just be a weak alternator. I would have the alt. tested. You dont have a lightning cap or any of that sort for the amp?

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