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New member Username: Dougfisher_05Post Number: 4 Registered: Feb-04 | About a month ago i had to pull my system out (two subs in a bandpass, and a sony 444watt amp) because of it damaging my cars alternator (1989 honda civic.) Now just recently i was looking over at crutchfield.com to try and find a system that maybe wouldn't draw too much power (but mine pulled at max less than 200 watts). Well anyway while i was there they told me that if i would've had a capacitor my alternator wouldn't have been damaged, and then i went back another time and they said that my alternator probably was just getting too old anyway, so i shouldn't of had a problem. could anyone help me out here? |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfNorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 1884 Registered: Dec-03 | capacitors are a gimmick and will NOT replaec the need for a larger alternator. just go to ebay.com and get a honda alternator that's around 120-150A. They sell for under $300. That'll solve the problem. you need an alternator capable of supplying the current demanded by the additional draw of your audio system, plain and simple. |
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New member Username: Dougfisher_05Post Number: 5 Registered: Feb-04 | where can i find a hihg powered alternator other than ebay or is that the only place? |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfNorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 1896 Registered: Dec-03 | www.mralternator.com www.4alterstart.com www.alternatorparts.com |