Afficionado Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Since this new alternator, i've had a squeal in my speakers, what could i do to remedy this? Make sure ALL of your grounds are clean and tight Okay, could a long ground wire for the radio cause this problem? No speakers are run directly from my radio, they are all amped. I will have to take out my false trunk to check everything, won't be done for a few weeks, so i will post back then. Quote If you have any questions relating to nutrition, lifting, or health in general, feel free to give me a PM and I will give you straight forward advice with no BS involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockFord_Expedition Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 (edited) It's early, so I may have missed it, but is your big 3 done, and if so, is it done right? I've seen so many people post up their big 3 work and there is no ground running to the alternator casing. As said previously, double check all of your grounds. How long is the ground on your HU? A foot or so it shouldn't be a problem if its grounded somewhere good. Edited April 11, 2013 by FunkyExpedition Quote Old School/New School RF Build March 2015 SOTM Winner How to crimp large wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bari87 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hello, noise is mostly produced by a bad ground or high frequent noises from the alternator. Have you a additional ground on your alternator? Your bracket doesnt look like in best condition. Have you done the big 3? Can you test a other ground point for your amplifiers? Or a direct connection to batterys negative? Best regards and good luck Quote Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Pioneer P99 | Helix DSP Pro | DLS Scandinavia 6/2 | Audison Thesis MT 3.0 | Micro Precision Z-28MKII | Hertz Mille 2500.3 | Steg K4.02 | Steg K2.03 | 2x Steg K2.02 | Optima YT 3,7 & 2,7 | Helix DPC | Brax IPC | Stinger HPM | Audison Sonus | Big 5 | 0 & 2 Gauge | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHMAN Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Since this new alternator, i've had a squeal in my speakers, what could i do to remedy this? Make sure ALL of your grounds are clean and tight Okay, could a long ground wire for the radio cause this problem? No speakers are run directly from my radio, they are all amped. I will have to take out my false trunk to check everything, won't be done for a few weeks, so i will post back then. Not likely.. I would most defiantly have a dedicated ground coming from a clean surface or from the lower alt bolt going to the battery Quote 1-888-MECHMAN www.Mechman.com [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afficionado Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Since this new alternator, i've had a squeal in my speakers, what could i do to remedy this? Make sure ALL of your grounds are clean and tight Okay, could a long ground wire for the radio cause this problem? No speakers are run directly from my radio, they are all amped. I will have to take out my false trunk to check everything, won't be done for a few weeks, so i will post back then. Not likely.. I would most defiantly have a dedicated ground coming from a clean surface or from the lower alt bolt going to the battery i see...i wish i had known about this before, working around that alt is not fun thanks for the help though, i will get a dedicated ground from the alt to somewhere nice. Hello, noise is mostly produced by a bad ground or high frequent noises from the alternator. Have you a additional ground on your alternator? Your bracket doesnt look like in best condition. Have you done the big 3? Can you test a other ground point for your amplifiers? Or a direct connection to batterys negative? Best regards and good luck no additional ground to the alt. =/ My bracket isn't pretty, but i assure you it is very sturdy. Yes the big 3 is done, and within the next month i will be doubling the wire on it. My rear battery has a nice 0 gauge ground and the Amps are grounded to the battery. Quote If you have any questions relating to nutrition, lifting, or health in general, feel free to give me a PM and I will give you straight forward advice with no BS involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockFord_Expedition Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 No ground on alternator casing = Big 3 not done 1 Quote Old School/New School RF Build March 2015 SOTM Winner How to crimp large wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afficionado Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 how would i even attach a ground to the alternator? Quote If you have any questions relating to nutrition, lifting, or health in general, feel free to give me a PM and I will give you straight forward advice with no BS involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockFord_Expedition Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) Not on the positive post, that's for sure. Use a bolt on the casing. Edited April 13, 2013 by FunkyExpedition Quote Old School/New School RF Build March 2015 SOTM Winner How to crimp large wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afficionado Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Not on the positive post, that's for sure. Use a bolt on the casing. okay, well since there are no posts made for it on the casing, i doubt i will be able to fit any 0 gauge on there. what size wire should i aim for a ground? Quote If you have any questions relating to nutrition, lifting, or health in general, feel free to give me a PM and I will give you straight forward advice with no BS involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) Not on the positive post, that's for sure. Use a bolt on the casing. okay, well since there are no posts made for it on the casing, i doubt i will be able to fit any 0 gauge on there. what size wire should i aim for a ground? same size as the power wire. 1/0. always 1/0. Edited April 13, 2013 by Kranny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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