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Expert: Ernesto R - 3/5/2009


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I installed a .5f capacitor after i charged it. Now that its installed it runs between 14.4 and 14.6. when i start the car it will show 15.0 or 15.1. when im running the system the capacitor will go back up to 15 and then the display and LEDs shut off but the subs still work. is this normal. The capacitor came with 5g power wire but the car has a 7 0r 8 guage power wire. with such a small power wire can the car charge the capasitor faster than the 750watt amp can pull through such a small power wire.any thoughts???

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that is normal
they don't stay on all the time only if you pull a lot of current it will turn on

this capacitor is very small and not helping much it takes about 1.7 of a second to charge and will be empty in about 0.4 of a second

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'm a car electronics installer with 22 of experience. I'm very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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