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<blockquote data-quote="knukonceptz" data-source="post: 7762596" data-attributes="member: 548221">1 - Fuse for the max load the ALT can output OR the max load the cable installed between Batt and ALT can support2 - Noise through an audio system are usually ground loops. Given that the CB unit is a self contained component and the noise is only present with the car on, its most likely interference (EMI) that is generated by the ALT. Two possible solutions: 1) Temporarily shield the unit in some fashion to see if this helps with the engine whine or 2) if the unit is metal you may have a ground issue from grounding through the metal chassis and wire harness at the same time is creating a ground loop. Try to isolate the unit from touching metal other then the ground in the wiring harness.3 - The ALT makes more current (amperage) at higher idle, so if the draw is high at a low RPM, voltage will dip causing the lights to dim. When you increase RPM, amperage rises which brings voltage up and allows for the lights to brighten. An ALT that produces more amperage at low RPM then the stock unit will help along with doing the big 3</blockquote>

[QUOTE="knukonceptz, post: 7762596, member: 548221"] 1 - Fuse for the max load the ALT can output OR the max load the cable installed between Batt and ALT can support 2 - Noise through an audio system are usually ground loops. Given that the CB unit is a self contained component and the noise is only present with the car on, its most likely interference (EMI) that is generated by the ALT. Two possible solutions: 1) Temporarily shield the unit in some fashion to see if this helps with the engine whine or 2) if the unit is metal you may have a ground issue from grounding through the metal chassis and wire harness at the same time is creating a ground loop. Try to isolate the unit from touching metal other then the ground in the wiring harness. 3 - The ALT makes more current (amperage) at higher idle, so if the draw is high at a low RPM, voltage will dip causing the lights to dim. When you increase RPM, amperage rises which brings voltage up and allows for the lights to brighten. An ALT that produces more amperage at low RPM then the stock unit will help along with doing the big 3 [/QUOTE]

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