Lowroll Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 So Iv been working on my install for a while & I finally added 2 spare batteries in my truck got it all wired up & when the subs hit my stinger voltage meter just reads "lo" & my lights still dim like crazy. This is my first time adding batteries to a setup. Any Help? Quote Current System: Pioneer 6900 HU Front Stage: (for now) Soundstream tarantula 5.25 in the doors Soundstream tarantula 4x6 in the dash Kenwood 400.4 for mids & highs Bass: 4 Soundstream RW-12's 2 Power Acoustik Stax 4000/1D's single chamber box, 2.65 cubes. Currently under the knife being bagged Rebuilding err'thang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanes_disciple Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I dont have a clue as to whats wrong with your volt meter but I wanted to reply to your post cause I noticed no one else has lol. I would maybe ask the same question in the battery/alt section! Quote Kenwood Excelon KDX-693 Head Unit Kinetik HC600 Powerbass 6.75's in front doors Powerbass 6.75's in rear deck Powerbass 1000.1D Powerbass 400.4 2 SA-12 inch Sundown Audio Subs 0 gauge Power Wire and Big 3 Custom Amp Rack Code Alarm with remote start Stinger Digital Volt Meter My build log http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/51869-1996-chevy-blazer-build/ My youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/kanesdisciple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Are they resting at the right voltage? If so I would say there is either a wiring issue or something up with your alt. Are you on a stock alt? What kind of wire did you use from front batt to back? Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowroll Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Are they resting at the right voltage? If so I would say there is either a wiring issue or something up with your alt. Are you on a stock alt? What kind of wire did you use from front batt to back? Yeah the batteries sit at 12.4 & 12.7 when I got them. The alt is stock for a while until I get a job agian, & the wire is knukoncepts KLMX 1/0. Heres a picture, but a few things have changed I ditched the ground block & bolted the grounds to the bed, on the bottom side of the bed I added a ground strap fromthe same bolt to the frame, so my batteries are indirectly grounded to the frame. Big 3 isnt done in this pic but you can see that I did it. Quote Current System: Pioneer 6900 HU Front Stage: (for now) Soundstream tarantula 5.25 in the doors Soundstream tarantula 4x6 in the dash Kenwood 400.4 for mids & highs Bass: 4 Soundstream RW-12's 2 Power Acoustik Stax 4000/1D's single chamber box, 2.65 cubes. Currently under the knife being bagged Rebuilding err'thang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I would recheck your grounds just to check, then...idunno. Maybe your front batt is bad? Did you have a big voltage drop just off the front batt? Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym85 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 moving to the battery section... not sure what the problem is...but i would not ground to the bed...i would go thru the bed and ground to the frame of the truck Quote i likes me some audio stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowroll Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I would recheck your grounds just to check, then...idunno. Maybe your front batt is bad? Did you have a big voltage drop just off the front batt? Yeah, it was dropping into the 8's. moving to the battery section...not sure what the problem is...but i would not ground to the bed...i would go thru the bed and ground to the frame of the truck Sorry, thanks for moving. I didnt really ground it to the bed, more like I used a bolt to transfer the ground through the bed, on the backside of the bolt I have a ground strap. I should have taken a pic but didnt. Only one battery is hooked up right now, & its helping bc my voltage doesnt go below 10 now but stinger says 1 of these can support 3400 watts. I only have 4400 watts rms @ 14.4 volts. so I probably have 3000 watts maybe. Idk. Quote Current System: Pioneer 6900 HU Front Stage: (for now) Soundstream tarantula 5.25 in the doors Soundstream tarantula 4x6 in the dash Kenwood 400.4 for mids & highs Bass: 4 Soundstream RW-12's 2 Power Acoustik Stax 4000/1D's single chamber box, 2.65 cubes. Currently under the knife being bagged Rebuilding err'thang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvo_8 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 i had th klmx 0 gauge for a while, it kind of sucked. moved to the kollosus fleks, way better. it helped with my voltage drops and all of that. Quote Alpine 9886 Polk Audio 6.5 Component db series Elemental Designs nine.4 JL Audio 1000/1 DC Lvl 4 15" - 3.95 cu ft/tuned to 32 hz Clarion EQS746 Stinger Voltage Meter Optima Yellow Top (Front) XS Power 1200 (Rear) All KnuKonceptz Wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowroll Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 i had th klmx 0 gauge for a while, it kind of sucked. moved to the kollosus fleks, way better. it helped with my voltage drops and all of that. I got it bc I needed a long run of wire 7 & the flex was twice the price. I used flex to connect the batteries & also ran it into the cab, it is awesome wire without a doubt. Quote Current System: Pioneer 6900 HU Front Stage: (for now) Soundstream tarantula 5.25 in the doors Soundstream tarantula 4x6 in the dash Kenwood 400.4 for mids & highs Bass: 4 Soundstream RW-12's 2 Power Acoustik Stax 4000/1D's single chamber box, 2.65 cubes. Currently under the knife being bagged Rebuilding err'thang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundzright Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 12.4 volts is not a charged battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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