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1986 Toyota Pickup

Tiny
TROY21
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  • 1986 TOYOTA PICKUP
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 210,000 MILES
Okay, I put a new battery into my truck and it still won't start unless I give it a jump and then it'll start right up. Also when I turn on my lights the battery gauge on the dash will drop down then back up as soon as I turn lights on, it will flicker. So what could be the issue? And when I turn it off and try to start it nothing will happen.
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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 AT 4:48 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Load test the alternator-start here.
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Thursday, April 14th, 2011 AT 6:34 AM
Tiny
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Hmmm ok but the alternator is like brand new, like a year old. Anyways I kind of fixed it, I replaced battery and starter and rewired the pos. Battery that goes to the fuse box and once I jump it and run it its all good runs fine. It'll start up with no jump but I have another car so I don't drive it alot and I try and start it every morning but one morning I forgot and it doesn't start now it won't turn over nothing happens and if I jump it it will start. Whats my issue?
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Friday, April 15th, 2011 AT 3:56 PM
Tiny
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Corrosion brought on by electrolysis? Have you removed the cables at both ends and cleaned the mating surfaces? Also be sure to check the grounding strap (usually a flat braided cable between the engine block and firewall. I'm not an expert but these are steps I always take when faced with similar issues.
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Sunday, June 10th, 2012 AT 6:40 PM

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