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Motoxxx43 05-24-2017 01:36 AM
Re: Radio shutting off at high volume.
 
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Originally Posted by 1996 Mariah Z252 (Post 62324)
Crazy theory but, would I need a 2nd alternator to power the radio and other accessories? Just replaced my Alternator last July.


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No. Lots of us running more than one battery. Only one alternator.

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1996 Mariah Z252 05-24-2017 01:37 AM
Re: Radio shutting off at high volume.
 
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Originally Posted by Motoxxx43 (Post 62329)
No. Lots of us running more than one battery. Only one alternator.

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That's what I thought. Same here. 2 batterys, one Alternator.


Thanks.

GaryDoug 05-24-2017 02:11 AM
Re: Radio shutting off at high volume.
 
I assume you checked the fuse block. Because I had the EXACT same symptoms (radio dropping out at high volume and voltmeter fluctuation)

pllevine 05-24-2017 03:50 AM
Re: Radio shutting off at high volume.
 
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Originally Posted by 1996 Mariah Z252 (Post 62331)
That's what I thought. Same here. 2 batterys, one Alternator.


Thanks.


You normally don't run two alternators. It wouldn't be of any benefit. Alternators can be purchased in different current outputs.


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95MTalari 180 08-27-2018 05:02 PM
Re: Radio shutting off at high volume.
 
Mine just did this last weekend... going to check the fuse block which is under the console but wondering if the OP ever solved the issue.

mikeyt 08-27-2018 09:16 PM
Re: Radio shutting off at high volume.
 
IF you are running some decent stereo equipment and other 'accessories' in your boat, a single battery and the stock Alternator just wont handle the power requirements over a period of time. I would suggest adding a 2nd battery with a switch control. One battery for starting the boat and one battery for all of the accessories.

And while you're at it, swap out those old halogen bulbs for LED's and reduce the current draw wherever possible.


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