It's a 500w amp. So no where near the 1000w RMS level. Everything is wired as recommended.200amps in not very big. If you have an older sub class and amp that's making 1000WRMS, you don't have enough alternator. Hell, even if it were a newer class d amp wired to 1ohm, you'd be getting close to running out of juice.
The amp going in to protect mode has more to do with installation than music load unless you're wiring outside of mfgs rec. As long as there's airflowvand it's wired correctly, it shouldnt matter how long or loud you listen.
OP, yank the alt and have it bench tested.
Well removed the extra nut and put the ground directly on the block now. Alternator supposedly passed the test on the car and bench test. What do you guys recommend now. Just swap the alternator?
It's from 2003, not 1953. There's something else going onWell I did notice the regular lights would dim as well if the idle would drop from releasing the clutch. I just chalked it up as old technology lol it is an 03 and their ability then to regulate voltage isnt as good as today and havent looked any further into it yet
It's from 2003, not 1953. There's something else going on
It's from 2003, not 1953. There's something else going on
I'm experiencing a similar issue. I switched to LED headlights and fog lights. The daytime running lights flicker on first start up then after abit they just pulse. Alternator checks out at 14.3v. I'm thinking maybe voltage regulator? I havent really looked into it yet but will soon enough