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TRON

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  1. I think it you be the same strain. The important bit it to provide enough current (amps) for a large amplifier.

    If you can only supply a 3.5k with 100a on a 12v it won't do 3500w

    Same with a 16v setup. Give it 100a on 16v and it still wont do 3500w...it might a get a few more than the 12v system but the demand is still present.

  2. I started my truck with command start this morning, and I wondered if the regulator in the secondary alternator was actually on. Obviously, using command start means the key isn't in the ON position, and I did check with a DMM...and sure enough the 12v ignition that I tapped into doesn't turn on with the command start but does as soon as I put the key in and turn it to the ON position.

    Bad for the alternator to run without the regulator turned on? It didn't run for more than a few minuets, but should I switch to a different source?

    Edit: The secondary just has the single 12v turn on wire.

  3. I have a Mechman 270 on right now. Its definitely an issue with the PCM thinking that the truck doesn't need the voltage because if I start turning on head lights, a/c, defogger, fans, the voltage will climb slowly back up. Of course I'm not going to go driving around like that just to get proper charging voltage.

    I haven't tried disconnecting the sensor on the battery ground, but I will try that today.

  4. Stuck my 3400s under the hood on Tuesday after a good charging and the lovely PCM controlled voltage in my truck is working properly, as in, the voltage is at 13.1 because my batteries are good and charged...but it's been like this for a few days now. I know undercharging an XS Power battery can cause damage but under what circumstances? It's been at 13.1 for a total of 1-2 hours worth of driving and maybe a few minutes here and there at 12.8. The stupid thing is that even with the accessories, headlights, a/c and the towing mode (little trick to get the voltage up) she still sits at 13.1.

    I've had both my 3400s under the hood before but I've never seen voltage that low.

    Potential problems?

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