Hi Hi,
Has anyone noticed a big power draw when driving, especially at night. I notice that whenever the cooling fan turns on, I see the lights from my gauges & interior panels get dimmer for a second. Is that normal ?? Anyone ??

Thanks

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E50
3.0CL
Razo shift Knob / Pedals
Eibach springs
17' Momo wheels with 235/40/17 Bridgestone Potenza S02

 

Unfortunately I think it's normal, I noticed this on mine and one of my co-workers 3.0 CL's.....



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1998 Iced Blue CL 3.0 ** Some mods, but who cares, I want a Type-S!!

Moderator - 1st Gen Forum

Email: juniorbean@acura-cl.com

 

Absolutly the same on mine.

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Black '97 Acura 3.0CL Premium (Leather,WoodTrim,SunRoof Visor,Spoiler,Gold,Fogs,Air Intake,Clear Bumper Lights,Gold/Wood Pedals)

 

Same here. I thought the electrical system could be bad since my driver door actuator and the trunk actuator went bad... but I guess its normal if everyone sees it.

 

Yeah same here, but I believe it is because our cars are Low emission vehicles (LEV) Also, when you have less fuel in your car or when it is colder, it might take your car a little more cranking power to get a spark in your engine. All for mother nature

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Tw1112
CL 3.0 '98 - Cleared bumper, Hiper/Piaa/Polarg bulbs all around, PIAA 1700x fogs, AEM CAI, V1, and Mugen Pedals.

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yup, yup... my car does the same... It sucks too, I have a couple amps running too and that just makes it too much, I'm always switching my a/c off to try to same some power. I wonder if there is any fix to it, besides adding a cap or something, I guess we could re-build our alternators. I would think though that the factory would put one in there that was powerful enough to begin with... Oh well... I'll leave it as one life's little mysteries.

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1997 ACURA 3.0 CL PREMIUM

Apex-i cat-back Exhaust, AEM Intake, Clear Bumper Lenses, 18" ADR Cyrax rims, Ground Control Coilovers, Wings West Chin Spoiler, Acura Rear spoiler, Piaa Fog Lights, Tinted Windows, Boston Acoustics tweets, mids and subs.

 

That's funny, I haven't noticed it at all. But then again, it appears that all you guys have the 3.0CL. Would this make a difference?

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'98 2.3CL w/Type-R Air Dam and bright lights and stuff. I dont know what else, it came like that.

 

This happens in my car too. That's the main reason why i won't buy the pullies for the car. I have a 1000+ watt system in the car and I need my alternator power.

Oh well...

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1997 Acura 2.2 CL (5spd)
rubber tires, windshield wipers, headlights, horn, steering wheel, BRAKE PEDAL, clutch, brake pads, driver seat, passenger seat, back seat, front windshield, rear windshield (with defroster), lumbar support, cruise control, intermitent wiper control, sun roof (tinted), engine, pistons (only 4), emergency brake handle, trunk w/ tools, spare tire

 

...speakin of pulley's, isn't it possible to just get the lightweight pulleys and still get an extra 10 to 15 hp?? anyone heard of these?

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1997 ACURA 3.0 CL PREMIUM

Apex-i cat-back Exhaust, AEM Intake, Clear Bumper Lenses, 18" ADR Cyrax rims, Ground Control Coilovers, Wings West Chin Spoiler, Acura Rear spoiler, Piaa Fog Lights, Tinted Windows, Boston Acoustics tweets, mids and subs.

 

the pulleys would actually make it easier for the enigine to run so it should actually cause less power draw. And yes the pulleys do give somewhere around 10-15 horses,but you should still take it somewhere to get it done for proper belt alignment, unless if you feel comfortable doin stuff like that.

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18"Konig Divas,intake 9.5mm plug wires,ngk platinum plugs,chin spoiler,springs,custom cat back,tint,wood grain kit,and next is headers and msd.

 

I notice it, and i have a 98 2.3 like you... so i think it is a 1st gen. thing

 

I have a 200 mAMP draw that shoots every few minutes causing my battery to drain over night. Honda and Acura have looked at it and haven't been able to find the problem.
Anybody have an idea.