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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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Lights Flicker

Alright this has been going on for a while, but everytime my sub hits my interior lights fade.. Does anyone know how I could fix this problem because with my ***** being clear its starting to bug me...

BTW Does anyone have 98+ HVAC ***** that arnt clear that they would be willing to trade? They arnt really fitting into how I want to go with my interior..
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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you need a cap, that flicker is your alternator stuggling to keep up with demand (or a bad ground)
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 08:07 PM
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So a cap would solve the problem? How much do these caps run and where do you think I could pick one up?
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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a cap will help, most audio stores have them they run a little over $100
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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Oh man I guess Im gonna just have to have my lights flicker until christmas.. Because I dont have that kind of money to spend on that.. Also does the caps that walmart sells any good?
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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not bad, but you can get better for about the same money, check www.partsexpress.com for decent cheap ones. Be careful running like that since it can kill the alternator in a hurry
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 08:17 PM
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http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=189-296

Will that one work? Its only 40 dollars..
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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yep that will work, must be a closeout (monster's never cheap)
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geez derek. i already told you a capacitor...do you not believe me?
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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Nope, your kinda dumb....
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psh. fine then...
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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Chad lets have this kid banned...
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psh. no way homie. if i wanted to get banned i'd be doing things a lot worse than this
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