1985 Toyota Corolla

SHADY4202187

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1985 TOYOTA COROLLA
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
300,400 MILES

I just put a new alternator and new starter in my corolla. But now on the dash the brake and charge light stay on all the time. When ever I turn on my lights at night the engine seems to slow down what should I do. Thank you

Thursday, December 10th, 2009 AT 12:44 PM

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MMPRINCE4000

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Take car to any autoparts store and get charging system tested for free.

This would include battery, alternator, starter draw and drains.

It is possible the battery is shorted and is causing this problem. The charging system test will tell you.

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Thursday, December 10th, 2009 AT 1:57 PM

SHADY4202187

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I just but I new battery to so what should I do

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Friday, December 11th, 2009 AT 1:48 PM

MMPRINCE4000

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You need to get the charging system tested, all autoparts stores do this for free.

If you have a digital volt/ohm meter, check alt. Output at battery terminals, output should be 13.5-14.5V.

Alternator must be installed with - battery terminal disconnected.

Also make sure you got the correct alternator, stick with a remufactured Denso unit.

Also inspect battery cables and make sure starter has clean ground to block.

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Saturday, December 12th, 2009 AT 7:33 AM