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Old May 16, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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Hi, does anyone know if I can do this with my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan? I know this is not the right section but maybe some of you guys here can help me. I'm sure its possible and I've already ordered my diodes but it's nice to have some confirmation. Does anyone know specifically what wires I should splice up? I'm thinking it's most likely the wire that's not red or black.

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I'm doing this mod because my vans electrical system on a cold start produces high 13V's sometimes 14.1V. After some time of driving it'll go to mid 13's. With my stereo, the voltage sometimes drops to 11.9V with the engine running!
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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You'll just work the alternator harder. yeah, they'll work, but the battery also has a temp sensor, if it gets too warm, then charging stops regardless of how many diodes you use.
The wire is the voltage feed back to the computer. Not sure which color.
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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y dont you just buy a 150a alt
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by atthewmartin114
y dont you just buy a 150a alt
My system isn't really powerful so for now I think this should be fine.
 
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Old May 17, 2011 | 12:07 AM
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I would do it. I would find a larger amp ALT, as atthewmartin had said.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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So does anyone know which wire I put my diode into?
 
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