Guest Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 On my 12v system, I usually sit from 13.6-14+ like normal but when I am up to full tilt I can drop from 14 to 12! I hit 11.3-11.5 full tilt with crescendo bc2000 @.8ohm none fucks are given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd92683 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Now today after idling for 10 mins or so the whole system is sitting at 12.6, alt included. Is that normal? I thought it should be 13.5-14... 2017 Honda Accord Touring Build coming soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Sounds like your alt isn't charging at idle Most shops will test them for free just FYI The voltage drop going to your amps, I'm a bit concerned about that. Could you verify all connections and fuses are tight/secure. Also post pics of grounds. Are you crimped or soldered? Have you ever taken the front plate off your stinger meter to calibrate it? ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS2GFrank Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 How old are your batts? If it isn't your alt (even though it most likely is) then you might have bad battery. I would unhook them and let them sit. Check the voltage difference. Charge them separately and see if they hold a charge just sitting for a day. IMO Any reading of 12.5 or lower after that and its a bad battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd92683 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 I won't be able to post pics soon but ground/fuses have all been checked. The stinger is dead nuts at idle, I recalibrated it a couple days ago. The wiring is all crimped not soldered. It is not only not charging at idle but during driving either. All it will do is stop around 12.4-12.6 then drop to low-mid 11's when turned up and go straight back to 12.4-12.6 when turned back down and never start to recharge. It's driving me nuts because I can't even turn it up!! Lol 2017 Honda Accord Touring Build coming soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd92683 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 How old are your batts? If it isn't your alt (even though it most likely is) then you might have bad battery. I would unhook them and let them sit. Check the voltage difference. Charge them separately and see if they hold a charge just sitting for a day. IMO Any reading of 12.5 or lower after that and its a bad battery They both rest at 13 after a full charge. 2017 Honda Accord Touring Build coming soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFFYBOI Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Now today after idling for 10 mins or so the whole system is sitting at 12.6, alt included. Is that normal? I thought it should be 13.5-14...I currently been going through a learning process with alternators due to the fact I had mine rebuilt. 12.8V is resting voltage so if your car is running at idle and you got around 12.8V its not charging.. If you rev up your rpms does your voltage increase any? Chances are your brushes are worn down to much. Its time for a new alternator. You should be 13.5 V or higher at idle unless you have modified your alternator anyway. "Toyota Camry rebuild page 21 (link)http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/183768-94-crossfire-camry-18s-walled-singer-alt-has-arrived-rebuild-starts-pg-10/page-21 PIONEER DEH-P8400BH 2 CROSSFIRE C5 1700D 2 CROSSFIRE C7 18 HOOD. NSB GROUP48 TRUNK SMS AGM400 DUAL RUNS X SCORP 1/0 OFC 275A SINGER ALT. DYNAMAT XTREME SOUNDSTREAM TA4.280 PIONEER COMPONENTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFFYBOI Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 I would check your voltage at the alternator itself for the most accurate voltage reading. "Toyota Camry rebuild page 21 (link)http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/183768-94-crossfire-camry-18s-walled-singer-alt-has-arrived-rebuild-starts-pg-10/page-21 PIONEER DEH-P8400BH 2 CROSSFIRE C5 1700D 2 CROSSFIRE C7 18 HOOD. NSB GROUP48 TRUNK SMS AGM400 DUAL RUNS X SCORP 1/0 OFC 275A SINGER ALT. DYNAMAT XTREME SOUNDSTREAM TA4.280 PIONEER COMPONENTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd92683 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Now today after idling for 10 mins or so the whole system is sitting at 12.6, alt included. Is that normal? I thought it should be 13.5-14...I currently been going through a learning process with alternators due to the fact I had mine rebuilt. 12.8V is resting voltage so if your car is running at idle and you got around 12.8V its not charging.. If you rev up your rpms does your voltage increase any? Chances are your brushes are worn down to much. Its time for a new alternator. You should be 13.5 V or higher at idle unless you have modified your alternator anyway. I measured the voltage again at the alt and it was 12.8. I measured it while running 2k rpm and no change, not even a .1... So now that Im alternator shopping Im thinking mechman but also have talked to JS Ultimate Sounds. I can't find much on what he does but he seems like a decent enough guy. Anybody had one of his alts? 2017 Honda Accord Touring Build coming soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFFYBOI Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Now today after idling for 10 mins or so the whole system is sitting at 12.6, alt included. Is that normal? I thought it should be 13.5-14...I currently been going through a learning process with alternators due to the fact I had mine rebuilt. 12.8V is resting voltage so if your car is running at idle and you got around 12.8V its not charging.. If you rev up your rpms does your voltage increase any? Chances are your brushes are worn down to much. Its time for a new alternator. You should be 13.5 V or higher at idle unless you have modified your alternator anyway.I measured the voltage again at the alt and it was 12.8. I measured it while running 2k rpm and no change, not even a .1... So now that Im alternator shopping Im thinking mechman but also have talked to JS Ultimate Sounds. I can't find much on what he does but he seems like a decent enough guy. Anybody had one of his alts?Considering you have a newer vehicle finding a HO alternator shouldn't be a issue, shop around. Mechman, DC, Stinger, and theres a few others. just thought I would list the nuthuggin brands for the SMD support. "Toyota Camry rebuild page 21 (link)http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/183768-94-crossfire-camry-18s-walled-singer-alt-has-arrived-rebuild-starts-pg-10/page-21 PIONEER DEH-P8400BH 2 CROSSFIRE C5 1700D 2 CROSSFIRE C7 18 HOOD. NSB GROUP48 TRUNK SMS AGM400 DUAL RUNS X SCORP 1/0 OFC 275A SINGER ALT. DYNAMAT XTREME SOUNDSTREAM TA4.280 PIONEER COMPONENTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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