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Originally posted by FaintReality
I am also having problems in my 02 RSX-S. I had just one JL 250/1 amp installed and my headlights were slightly dimming.
I just ordered the Revolution D1500.1 amp and have 2 JL 300/2's I will be installing once I decide on the Brahma or W7. I currently have an Optima yellow top under the hood. I am still looking for a bigger altenator but so far I have had no luck finding one that fits. When I start the install, I will also be upgrading the grounds under the hood. Hopefully a bigger alt. and upgraded grounds will solve our problems.
As of right now, the type-s has about 38 amps left over from the stock alt., and the base has about 36 amps.
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I suggest trying to update the grounds to the block, subframe and body. Also, use a better charge wire. On the back of your alt is a lug and nut assy with 1 fairly fat wire going to it. install a second wire from this lug to the battery.
I like to say wire is like a straw and current is like an Icee. Now, try to use a cofee stirrer to suck up the Icee. Hmmm. Now get a fatter straw (like those big red ones that you can get with an Icee) and suck with the same amount of suction.
If you restrict the primary charge wire from the alt to the Battery, you are limiting the charge getting to the battery. That is your backup power supply. cut it off and current problems will occur. Try these simple steps to clean up the dimming and keep us informed.
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