Electric Probs

Yes, do the AMP gauge bypass immediately. Until you do, all the current from the alternator has to go thru the firewall connection and amp gauge before it gets to the battery. You have both increased the alternator output and the load on it... not good for the stock wiring!


Edited to say this-

When adding new electrical loads, DO NOT add them directly to the battery. Instead, add them to the output of the alternator. The only thing the battery should be needed for is to start the engine. Once the engine is running, 100% of the electrical demand should be supplied by the alternator, PLUS it should have enough capacity left over to charge the battery.