1990 Toyota Corolla battery light

1990 TOYOTA COROLLA
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EGGIEBLUE
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1990 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Automatic 76,675 miles

my battery is charging but the battery light is stillon
Nov 16, 2009 at 7:52 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

What is the charge rate of the alternator and how did you check this?

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 16, 2009 at 7:54 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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As Mark eluded to the BATT light indicates the alt. is not putting out suffecient voltage.

Most autoparts stores will check the alt. and battery for free.
Nov 17, 2009 at 1:34 AM
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