goldie19

my exterior and dash lights flicker huge wen my bass goes what would be the problem? i think its my alternator but not sure any ideas?[&:]

pengintamer

adding another alternator wire like a 6g might help. the stock alt wires are wimpy on every car i have ever seen. if that dont work get a capacitor.

goldie19

ok do u no how to add that wire on like could u explain. sometimes it gets really bad tho like the battery gauge goes from being inbetweenthe M and the Ain the word normal on the gaugeto going past the N an the battery light comes on everytime the bass thumps. would that be the alternator not charging the battery fast/good enough

89gtsleeper

If you havea stock alternator, and a huge sound system, you need to upgrade your alternator indefinitely.

FivePointOhh

what you need to do is remove the stock wires from the alt to battery, battery to ground and engine to ground. upgrade to 6 or 4 gauge wire. this will let more power flow without restriction. if you dont know what your doing find someone who does, fairly simple. this will take care of your issues. do you know how much peak amps your pushing? if you dont use a meter and find out and i can tell you if upgrading your wires is enough or if you will need a cap anyways.

swillz2000

do all of the above if you have a high wattage system and it sounds like you do. buy a new alternator, heavier gauge wire at the battery and cable going to your amps and get some capacitors if you still have problems. the capacitor provides extra energy when the bass hits.