Low Battery! warning after ZZP Big Wire upgrade

[Thrasher2019RS]

Good day Sonic folks,

I've been slowly doing mods and fixes to the Real-Slow that I own, and of course I go to ZZP for a lot of stuff, and haven't ever had issues.

I Recently decided to do the Big 4 Wire kit they offer to my 2019 Sonic RS. The only other mod I've done that ties to the wires and battery in any meaningful sense is the ZZP coil pack and new plugs.

For background, I still had my OEM battery from purchase in fall 2019 in the car. Obviously getting old for an OEM, so that's understood going in.
I did the swap Sunday, then noticed immediately that I got the Low Battery! warning. Kept getting it, then got the splash warning when I open doors and get in with the fob, but no real noticeable difference in power.
To avoid what I thought might be a dying OEM battery, I just went and got a new one and installed it Monday night, then drove the car yesterday and today.
I'm still getting the Low Battery! with the new one installed, and I'm slightly concerned that this is going to ruin a new battery or burn out something.
As a note, my ignition time is almost instantaneous, and I'm sure that's an improvement, but I can't give anything other than that subjective claim.

I appreciate the insight, everyone.

Thanks,
JOSH

 

[KaneBuckley]

Did you ever figure it out? I just replaced my alternator, tensioner pulley, and belt. but did this at the same time and im having the same light

 

[DILLIGAF]

I just put in a H7 , Solved all my battery problems... lol...

 

[KaneBuckley]

I just put in a H7 , Solved all my battery problems... lol...

That just like a a big ass battery?

 

[Thrasher2019RS]

Did you ever figure it out? I just replaced my alternator, tensioner pulley, and belt. but did this at the same time and im having the same light

Sorry I didn't see this!

Yes, I had lost one of the 4 wires from the kit and that was actually necessary even though it just doubles an OEM wire run.

It's been flawless since then, with no distro issues.

Only complaint is that the one wire that crosses the block rides right on the oil filter area, and it's getting hot constantly.

Thanks, T

 

[KaneBuckley]

Sorry I didn't see this!

Yes, I had lost one of the 4 wires from the kit and that was actually necessary even though it just doubles an OEM wire run.

It's been flawless since then, with no distro issues.

Only complaint is that the one wire that crosses the block rides right on the oil filter area, and it's getting hot constantly.

Thanks, T

interesting, i had all my wires from the kit and I just added over oem wiring i might try a new battery. i was having some weird power issues prior to changing the wiring and alternator.

 

[melk]

Any idea if that wire kit is pure copper wire or CCA ? (copper coated aluminum)

 

[KaneBuckley]

Any idea if that wire kit is pure copper wire or CCA ? (copper coated aluminum)

I do not know

 

[KaneBuckley]

Well i found the issue as embarrassing it is to admit i didnt have the connector plugged in, and the nut on the positive post of the alternator wasnt snug

 

[Thrasher2019RS]

Happens!

I'ma say those kits are straight copper, only because ZZP isn't really known for cheap (knockoff) stuff, just decently made stuff and appropriate prices.
I did email to ask, since the product page doesn't say, however.

 

[efaily]

Just judging based on the weight of the ZZP cables I'm pretty sure they're copper.