Dim Lights At Idle
Here are 2 pics of my installation. The pics are kind of small but you should be able to get the idea of what I did. Some one suggested to connect directly to the alternator but I don't see any advantage because ALL power in a car always comes from the battery. No matter what is using electricity, the battery supplies the power - not the alternator. The purpose of the alternator is to replace the voltage drain on the battery (keep it charged). This is one reason you cannot disconnect the battery while the car is running or you will destroy the alternator quickly. It is also another reason to always recharge a dead battery rather than jump starting it and allowing the alternator to recharge it. Instant alternator death is a very likely possibility. If you don't think so, read the installation instructions packaged with your new or rebuilt alternator.
Here are 2 pics of my installation. The pics are kind of small but you should be able to get the idea of what I did. Some one suggested to connect directly to the alternator but I don't see any advantage because ALL power in a car always comes from the battery. No matter what is using electricity, the battery supplies the power - not the alternator. The purpose of the alternator is to replace the voltage drain on the battery (keep it charged). This is one reason you cannot disconnect the battery while the car is running or you will destroy the alternator quickly. It is also another reason to always recharge a dead battery rather than jump starting it and allowing the alternator to recharge it. Instant alternator death is a very likely possibility. If you don't think so, read the installation instructions packaged with your new or rebuilt alternator.