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Old Oct 17, 2003 | 07:59 AM
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capacitor wired right ? ?

hey my capacitor doesn't seem to be working like it should be.. and is only holding12 volts compared to its 20 that it should hold.... i put this in myself and i'm not all too sure if i have the wiring done right.... could anyone post a drawing of how it should be wired or a good explanation... thx
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Old Oct 17, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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Its not supposed to hold 20v. If your measuring its voltage while the car isnt running, then 12v sounds about right. Around 14v when the car is running.
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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 08:28 AM
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oh i c.... i was pretty sure that it was suppose to hold 20 volts or something once its fully charged... its an Audio Bahn 1 Fared Capacitor.... but can anyone tell me how it needs to all be hooked and wired up cause i don't think its working like it should... I think i may have it wired wrong sooo ??? anyone just wanna draw me a pic... thank you

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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 10:57 AM
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Ok check out my diagram on this website (its my cardomain site for my 84ta) anyquestions post here again.


http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/362581/9
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