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Old Aug 7, 2006
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headlights dimming

i noticed the other night when i'm using the power windows my headlights dim a little bit.. i've got an aftermarket head unit, amp and 10" sub in the trunk.. do i need a new battery? alternator? something else?

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Mine was doing that for a while too, I upgraded my grounding cables and also got a capacitor for my system, and upgraded my battery to a duralast gold. Now I'm running 2 12' audiobahn subs, 1000w Amp, 2 TVs, Air Ride Suspension, a playstation 2, and a few more goodies off of this with no dimming.

I know there was also the Big 3 mod that would more than likely help you out. Do a search for Big 3. I don't remember exactly where it was located, but it was there.
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sweetness.. i'll do a search for the Big 3 for sure.. thanks

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Mine was doing that for a while too, I upgraded my grounding cables and also got a capacitor for my system, and upgraded my battery to a duralast gold. Now I'm running 2 12' audiobahn subs, 1000w Amp, 2 TVs, Air Ride Suspension, a playstation 2, and a few more goodies off of this with no dimming.

I know there was also the Big 3 mod that would more than likely help you out. Do a search for Big 3. I don't remember exactly where it was located, but it was there.
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K I'm at work right now and half asleep so I got tired of searching. Instead I googled it up and here ya go.

http://forums.carreview.com/showthread.php?t=678

I do know there was one on this forum but like I said, too tired to continue searching.
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its very strange. i have hids and they are on their own harness, they still dim even when i press the brakes. i think the alternator has problems on this car
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if you get a cap and a new battery you should be fine my headlights still dim and I have a yellowtop and a cap I just have to much electrical crap in my car
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