afrakes Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I have no idea what kind of voltage drops I have, but I do have an issue with dimming headlights, dome lights, etc. I will be doing my big three at some point in the near future as well as other electriacal upgrades and along with being able to see the improvements in voltage as I upgrade, I would like to be able to see where my battery is at on a day to day basis. The problem is I have no idea where to buy a digital voltage meter, what brands are good and not, as well as how to install them as I have never done so before. I dont want to cut into my dash to install, so something that can be mounted near the stearing column would be a plus. Any advice helps! Thanks! Quote Vehicle: 2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD WT Head Unit: Pioneer DEH- Mids/Highs: Focal Integration ISC 165’s (front) Subs/Amps: TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katt Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Best / Cheap option is the Stinger Volt meter ~ 25$ depends where you get it. They work fine, adjustable. I own one, and i like it. No problems, other then user error which i thought was the meter, but wasnt. Best / Reliable / Accurate / Pricey ~ Dakota Digital. Not sure on pricing. But i know there the best to get, haven't heard a bad word about them yet. Quote *06 330i - Sundern x12 - saz-3500* *91 Foxbody V1 S-Trim Notch* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john253a Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_i702_voltage-monitoring-systems.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azagtoth502 Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) Cheap but works http://www.ebay.com/...005%26rk%3D4%26 Better.... http://www.summitrac...r/?Ns=Price|Asc Not digital but... http://www.stevemead...esigned-page-9/ Don't think it's out yet though. Most all are simple 2 wire hookup + & - And don't waste your time on a Stinger. Edited August 8, 2012 by azagtoth502 Quote pa-pa-platypus sorry not everybody has a companies nuts so far down their throat they catch every drop ball sweat when it falls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrakes Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Thanks for the input! anybody have any experience with the above mentioned products? Quote Vehicle: 2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD WT Head Unit: Pioneer DEH- Mids/Highs: Focal Integration ISC 165’s (front) Subs/Amps: TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenC210 Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) http://www.parts-exp...tnumber=320-532 I have bought 2 of them... i haven't got around to putting it in my car but i did put it in my kids power wheel... seems to work great i could check with a dmm later also others on here i believe use it also. Can not beat for under 10 bucks Edited August 8, 2012 by KenC210 Quote Kids Cadi Power Wheel Build2007 Ford Escape Build2012 Toyota Corolla Build 2013 Toyota Tundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe X Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 The REN850S you list is 450W RMS and then you have a mid/highs amp, If you are experiencing dimming with that relatively light equipment I'd say your electrical is in rather bad shape, the voltmeter will show that but really this is about start working on it, have your alt, the alt cables and your battery checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisBred Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I like my Dakota Digital Odyssey meter. Can't go wrong with anything from Dakota Digital, though. Quote SMD Super Seller/Buyer Audison----Hertz----Rainbow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrakes Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 The REN850S you list is 450W RMS and then you have a mid/highs amp, If you are experiencing dimming with that relatively light equipment I'd say your electrical is in rather bad shape, the voltmeter will show that but really this is about start working on it, have your alt, the alt cables and your battery checked. Yeah I was wondering about that too. I have a new battery, although not a yellow top. But I really didn't think I needed to do electrical upgrades with this small of a system, its juust a basic car and I do thee work needed to it, but I am getting the 90,000 mile service done to it soon so I am going to have them check all of that when I go in for it. Quote Vehicle: 2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD WT Head Unit: Pioneer DEH- Mids/Highs: Focal Integration ISC 165’s (front) Subs/Amps: TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrakes Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 http://www.parts-exp...tnumber=320-532 I have bought 2 of them... i haven't got around to putting it in my car but i did put it in my kids power wheel... seems to work great i could check with a dmm later also others on here i believe use it also. Can not beat for under 10 bucks Yeah that looks real clean, I may just have to get that one, further research needed but it definately on the list! Pretty easy to install? Quote Vehicle: 2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD WT Head Unit: Pioneer DEH- Mids/Highs: Focal Integration ISC 165’s (front) Subs/Amps: TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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