i seem to be loosing power when i come to a stop. when im ideling i just about loose power. my lights dim and all. i have replaced and upgraded the alternater to 160amp and a yellow top optima. any ideas?

check your grounds


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grounds are all tight. i checked. i couldnt find anything loose.

then your alternator is getting weak.


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What kind of stereo do you have. I assume because you upgraded all that, that you have one of those annoying stereos I have listen to when I pull up to a stop light.

Anyways a voltage regulator built inside the alternator can cause your problems.

Get you battery tested for voltage, or if you have a multimeter you can do it yourself. An alternator test you can have autozone do for you, its free.




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