Can a stock alt run this entry-level system?

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Well I wouldn't know about the grounds and what-not, I had it all professionally installed by someone for my old system. And the gains only looked like they were turned about halfway up. Not sure. I mean, maybe my alt is going bad? Idk.

Either your alt or batt id going bad... Id check the Batt first

 

[zorphon 10+ year member]

Either your alt or batt id going bad... Id check the Batt first

How would I go about 'checking' it? I apologize, I'm a newbie to car audio and car electrical.

 

[zorphon 10+ year member]

Either your alt or batt id going bad... Id check the Batt first

Double post... My bad.

 

[zorphon 10+ year member]

bump

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

How would I go about 'checking' it? I apologize, I'm a newbie to car audio and car electrical.

Do you have a DMM?

 

[zorphon 10+ year member]

Do you have a DMM?

No sir.

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Id pick one of them up if you can...

 

[zorphon 10+ year member]

Id pick one of them up if you can...

Will do! Just a local hardware or department store or something should carry them right? Also, will it let me check my alt and battery or do I need to swing up to an autoparts store for that?

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Will do! Just a local hardware or department store or something should carry them right? Also, will it let me check my alt and battery or do I need to swing up to an autoparts store for that?

Ya mine is from Sears... They had one that was about 20 some bucks from crafts man that will do what you need...

 

[zorphon 10+ year member]

Well they said the battery looked fine and they couldn't get to the alt because of a plastic cover thing, but the alt should be working if my batt is...