0235SS

iTrader: (23)

My yellow top sucks *** . I ether need to run a second battery again or I dunno. Any ideas guys? My sound system is ******* with my volt gauge a lot. (I have the BIG 3 done) I need a new better battery.. any ideas welcomed plz.

CaliforniaBoy5

iTrader: (16)

do you know what your voltage reads at with the car off and then with the car on?

MrElectric03

iTrader: (71)

I have seen alot of optimas fail very quickly, ill never waste the money on one.

Knowing the actual voltage would help.

SSMOKIN_Y2KSS

iTrader: (5)

u have a capasitor? ....my suggestion is head into a kragen have them do a charging system test on ur car..if it fails u need an alternator ...get a new battery check all your grounds..make sure your amps have good clean grounds and make sure u have a capasitor...good rule of thumb is for every 500 watts of ur sound system u should have a 1 farad capasitor

hlaalu

iTrader: (3)

how is the battery and voltage when you don't turn on the radio?

ZexGX

iTrader: (28)

x2 on the capacitor. If you don't have one, you should get one ASAP. You said that you had the Big 3 done so that means you should already have a new alternator. What kind is it and when did you install it?

0235SS

iTrader: (23)

its only a 160amps stock is 105 i believe. i know when the car is off the check gauges light is on, i think its my fucken battery.. which is the best kind of battery to get?

m6ttop

iTrader: (18)

WTF is the big 3 and u better have a cap!!

ZexGX

iTrader: (28)

Do you have a capacitor or not? They act as an additional battery so that your main battery doesn't take a hit every time the bass hits.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-electronics/883797-big-3-upgrade-200-amp-alternator.html

XpEdItIoUs

iTrader: (44)

GOOD advice here bryce. But when do I upgrade to a Flux Capasitor?

m6ttop

iTrader: (18)

Lol page not found

camarosam22

-2 on the cap, the only time the cap is being used is at high volumes when your really pulling power, besides that it doesnt do ****. I have had my yellow top for 2 years now and have runned it dead at least 100 times, still works.

I would check your alternator.

hitmanws6

iTrader: (20)

you should have came by sears today, i would have checked it out for you. if it is in fact your battery, upgrade to a red top or a die hard platinum. they are pretty much the same thing, except the die hards last longer

0235SS

iTrader: (23)

thank you guys

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

If you've run you battery down until it's dead, and only jumped it to get it going again without later putting it on a good battery charger, that's at least part of your problem.

FYI,
Your alternator was never meant to recharge a dead battery, only to keep it topped off.

Also, a cap is only a band aide.

If you really want one I have a 2 Farad Tsunami Capacitor with a built-in voltage display I pulled out of my system that 'll sell you for $50!

CaliforniaBoy5

iTrader: (16)

Caps are gay. They are a band aid as said before. Get a good battery or even a second one if your audio warrants it. Here is a good read to understanding a car audio capacitor and why you shouldn't get one.

http://www.isyougeekedup.com/car-aud...aste-of-money/