Battery dead

2011 TOYOTA AVALON
42,000 MILES
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RONNY GEE
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Was told battery is good but needs charge.
Jul 27, 2016 at 11:03 AM
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RYAN L
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Did you get the battery new from an autoparts store?
Jul 27, 2016 at 11:24 AM
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RONNY GEE
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Yes in May 2014.
Jul 27, 2016 at 11:27 AM
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RYAN L
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Okay, so the first thing I would check is the alternator. Here is the link to an awesome article on how to test it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator
Jul 27, 2016 at 11:41 AM