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Started working on my Jeep
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Oh, I wish that was the casenormalicy wrote:Well if you need more amps then it should.
Guys; the short-term loading an aftermarket stereo amp places on the existing battery / charging system will not be solved by installing a different alternator. The alternator's O/P is controlled by the PCM (duty cycle - on vs. off time based on state-of-charge). The point being that by the time a (any) charging system reacts to a short-duration load...the dimming of the headlights has already(!) occurred.
This is applicable to all 2005-2011 300s, Magnums & Chargers..
I don't get much flicker with the setup I got from you, so I'm not really worried about it. But if I ever added another sub then I'd be worried.. lol Back on topic.. I think that's awesome that you're adding auto headlights to your Jeep.. Mind linking the place that makes the kit, is it Jeep specific?
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There are ways, to get around that, but I get what you mean.eGoCeNTRoNiX wrote:Oh, I wish that was the case
Guys; the short-term loading an aftermarket stereo amp places on the existing battery / charging system will not be solved by installing a different alternator. The alternator's O/P is controlled by the PCM (duty cycle - on vs. off time based on state-of-charge). The point being that by the time a (any) charging system reacts to a short-duration load...the dimming of the headlights has already(!) occurred.
This is applicable to all 2005-2011 300s, Magnums & Chargers..
Back on topic.. I think that's awesome that you're adding auto headlights to your Jeep.. Mind linking the place that makes the kit, is it Jeep specific?
eGo
Not vehicle specific, but you do have to tailor the system to your vehicle. In comparison to an alarm, it's easy though. Hardest part is just finding the right wires. If you have a service manual, you're set. If not, you have to hunt & peck. But at least you know they will be coming from the switch. Here's the kit.
http://www.amazon.com/Directed-Electron ... B000CJ24YY
Just realized that I had a bunch of pics of stuff that I hadn't posted yet. I'm on a bit of hold for now, because between being stupid busy at work & both my wife's Geo & the new VW Bug that we bought crapping out on me, I've spent all my time fixing necessary vehicles rather than playing with projects.
OK, here we have the completed modified alternator bracket mounted along with some pics of the alternator mounted as well. You'll note the 1/0 AWG welding cables used throughout the charging system.
Here we have pics of the freshly custom made spark plug wires (8mm MSD) along with the cleaned up ignition module & coil.
Here you see a fuse block that I mounted on the firewall. I did this to fix a pet peeve of mine about older vehicles. Many older vehicles have fusible link wiring. So, if something draws too much current, the wire blows. This is good from a safety standpoint, but a pain in the neck from a repair standpoint. First, you have to find where the links are in the harness. Second, you have to find which one blew. Third, you have to cut the old one out & splice a new one in. Oh and you have to hope that you identify the coloring right after 20-30 years of wear & tear. As an added bonus, sometimes they don't actually blow (have no clue why, but I've experienced it). So a fuse block with easily readable fuses are the way to go. I'm going to have to experiment with fuse sizing, but from what I've found, 20A seems about right for all circuits. One nice thing about these MAXI fuses is that they are very common in vehicles these days & I can grab a handful at the junkyard for $1.
OK, here we have the completed modified alternator bracket mounted along with some pics of the alternator mounted as well. You'll note the 1/0 AWG welding cables used throughout the charging system.
Here we have pics of the freshly custom made spark plug wires (8mm MSD) along with the cleaned up ignition module & coil.
Here you see a fuse block that I mounted on the firewall. I did this to fix a pet peeve of mine about older vehicles. Many older vehicles have fusible link wiring. So, if something draws too much current, the wire blows. This is good from a safety standpoint, but a pain in the neck from a repair standpoint. First, you have to find where the links are in the harness. Second, you have to find which one blew. Third, you have to cut the old one out & splice a new one in. Oh and you have to hope that you identify the coloring right after 20-30 years of wear & tear. As an added bonus, sometimes they don't actually blow (have no clue why, but I've experienced it). So a fuse block with easily readable fuses are the way to go. I'm going to have to experiment with fuse sizing, but from what I've found, 20A seems about right for all circuits. One nice thing about these MAXI fuses is that they are very common in vehicles these days & I can grab a handful at the junkyard for $1.
