Problems with my 3.5 Farad Capacitor

Ok, I have 2 Alpine Type-E 12" connected to a Boss PH2.800 1600w amp (2 x 260rms at 4ohms) and a 3.5 farad capacitor. Now, I have a little issue with the capacitor, when I turn up the volume for more than 20 the voltmeter goes off and the capacitor start making a beep sound.

I have a 4 gauge ground cable for the capacitor, but I am still waiting the one for my amp (I am currently using a regular speaker wire as ground for the amp, I know I shouldn't be doing that at all, but I wanted to test the bass a little.)

Another thing, both ground cables are connected to the same place, is it the problem?.

What do you think why the capacitor goes off and starts the continuous beep? I leave you guys some pictures and a video to better describe what is happening

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Video: the video is on youtube, just look for Problem with my Capacitor. Any help?. I couldn't put the link.

Thank you

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so many n0obz with caps. ditch the cap. you should be better off.

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Originally Posted by dags_07

I am currently using a regular speaker wire as ground for the amp, I know I shouldn't be doing that at all, but I wanted to test the bass a little.

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wait.....wat?

My lights dim a lot without it, I can't afford a more powerful alternator :(

the cap is dead. you need to either replace it or junk it. i saw junk it.

get a 4ga ground for the amp and try it again, also take the amp off the box, its not good for the amp to be mounted that way. (vibration)

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Originally Posted by fasfocus00

the cap is dead. you need to either replace it or junk it. i saw junk it.

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The cap is brand new :S

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Originally Posted by blackdrag450r

get a 4ga ground for the amp and try it again, also take the amp off the box, its not good for the amp to be mounted that way. (vibration)

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Thank you for the help, some people has told me that it could be the ground, it should came on the mail soon

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Originally Posted by blackdrag450r

get a 4ga ground for the amp and try it again, also take the amp off the box, its not good for the amp to be mounted that way. (vibration)

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Its a BOSS amp... it can take the (vibration)

please for the sake of your car, do not run this setup like it is. speaker wire grounds and beeping caps :uhoh:

and my amps are on my box. been there for years :fyi:

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Originally Posted by jco1385

please for the sake of your car, do not run this setup like it is. speaker wire grounds and beeping caps :uhoh:

and my amps are on my box. been there for years :fyi:

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I know I !@#$ using the speaker wire as ground. That is why I bought a 4 gauge coming soon on the mail. The beeping cap is what is annoying me. Another solution for light dimming?

so why not wait until the wire comes in? and a battery or an alt is the solution here. possibly even the big 3

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Originally Posted by jco1385

so why not wait until the wire comes in? and a battery or an alt is the solution here. possibly even the big 3

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I will wait for the cable, and if it is not the solution I will do the big 3. And if it not the solution, I will burn that ..... cap and buy a alternator and a battery.

what i would do...

add big 3 subtract cap

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Originally Posted by jco1385

what i would do...

add big 3 subtract cap

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Ty ^^. I will post if I get it fixed. Should I used 0 gauge cable for the big 3?

yes. if at all possible.

Fix ground, ditch cap, Big 3, And then add a second batt if it still doesnt fix the problem...