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pow	posted on 14th Jan 07 at 11:07
	My headlights dim ever-so slightly with the bass when the car is idling - but im pretty sure it doesnt happen when im driving - ie. with a little rev...
deano87	posted on 7th Jan 07 at 12:21
	quote: Originally posted by Dom H quote: Originally posted by deano87 I got lost last night trying to find someones house, had to pull over and put hazards on. Then put the interior light on to read the AA Route Planner (which was shockingly shit) and the interior light flasherd alternately to the hazards :lol: Hapens to me too.. :lol: Asked my local mechanic - said it is a bad earth somewhere to do with the interior light. Because mine isn't hugely noticeable, he said it wasn't worth spending the money to get it sorted. At least he didn't con me into having it done. :thumbs:
mithdons	posted on 7th Jan 07 at 00:05
	Caps are poo.. like a couple of guys are saying on here try TB3 first if not upgrade your battery or alternator.
craig_brux	posted on 6th Jan 07 at 19:14
	quote: Originally posted by corsa boy Jay T mine doesnt dim with high bass ! you havnt got much bass though jay!
Dom H	posted on 6th Jan 07 at 19:10
	quote: Originally posted by deano87 I got lost last night trying to find someones house, had to pull over and put hazards on. Then put the interior light on to read the AA Route Planner (which was shockingly shit) and the interior light flasherd alternately to the hazards :lol: Hapens to me too.. :lol:
mjw_2k2	posted on 6th Dec 06 at 08:57
	i used to get similair problems just buy a decent battery, this worked for me
neil h	posted on 25th Nov 06 at 22:30
	quote: Originally posted by Red_SXi Will i? Its only a 10" Active Vibe sub. How do powercaps work? basically what the cap does is stores up energy and discharges when it is needed due to increased strain on the circuit. in your case when the bass hits in. problem with using caps is they only discharges for a very short amount of time (less than a second) and most bass lines last longer than this so you don't really gain much from using one.
12vMatt	posted on 25th Nov 06 at 16:41
	you mate the interiorlight shouldnt be affected by your hazards
deano87	posted on 25th Nov 06 at 15:45
	quote: Originally posted by 12vMatt that shouldnt happen mate, i think you might need to get the electrics checked Me? Or Red_SXi?
12vMatt	posted on 25th Nov 06 at 12:08
	that shouldnt happen mate, i think you might need to get the electrics checked
deano87	posted on 25th Nov 06 at 11:50
	I got lost last night trying to find someones house, had to pull over and put hazards on. Then put the interior light on to read the AA Route Planner (which was shockingly shit) and the interior light flasherd alternately to the hazards :lol:
uppy	posted on 24th Nov 06 at 19:25
	check your charge rate from the alternater is ok. should be aroud 13.75-14.25 volts [Edited on 24-11-2006 by uppy]
JayT	posted on 24th Sep 06 at 17:24
	mine doesnt dim with high bass !
flash22	posted on 23rd Sep 06 at 14:29
	cap are a was of time/money/space first think to do is upgrade the big 3 (TB3) if you still get dimming after that look at getting another battery or a second battry with a split charge relay
chr15barn3s	posted on 23rd Sep 06 at 10:52
	quote: Originally posted by daz_SRi Power caps are a fashion accessory for ICE installs. Better off spending the money on a better battery and upgrade the battery's wiring (A.K.A the big 3) Yep. I had one when i first passed my test thinking it would be better with it. I didnt notice any change with or without it.
daz_SRi	posted on 22nd Sep 06 at 18:14
	Power caps are a fashion accessory for ICE installs. Better off spending the money on a better battery and upgrade the battery's wiring (A.K.A the big 3)
Richie	posted on 22nd Sep 03 at 18:50
	lol i have an exide turbo diesel battery upfront, and an optima yellow top and a 1 farad cap in the boot, yet the lights still dim :lol:
glasgow_corsa_c	posted on 22nd Sep 03 at 18:27
	quote: Originally posted by Red_Sxi I've heard replacing the battery in my car isn't good, some people have had problems with it saying tis affected their indicators and stuff. Wot does a powercap do? can someone explain i had my corsa c battery replaced a while back cos it was draining all the time. vauxhlall repalced it with one of their freedom btterys.
Red_SXi	posted on 22nd Sep 03 at 18:26
	I've heard replacing the battery in my car isn't good, some people have had problems with it saying tis affected their indicators and stuff. Wot does a powercap do? can someone explain
Savinforcorsaproject	posted on 22nd Sep 03 at 18:23
	means ur battery is lossing power. Either Get a Vgood battery. or get a power cap.
Red_SXi	posted on 22nd Sep 03 at 18:14
	Will i? Its only a 10" Active Vibe sub. How do powercaps work?
Meat-Pie-SRI	posted on 22nd Sep 03 at 18:09
	thats illegal by the way, you need a power cap
langey	posted on 22nd Sep 03 at 18:03
	this happens to everyone. just drive wothout lights on lol. nar i think, but dont quote me, that you'll need a power cap.
Red_SXi	posted on 22nd Sep 03 at 18:02
	When i've got my bass up high and my headlights on i notice that the headlights and everything else that is illuminated (e.g. dials, interior light) dims with the bass. So when i hit a wicked bit of bassline all my lights dim slightly. Is this normal? And is there a way of preventing it?