1997 Toyota Corolla Car dies when High Beams are turned on

1997 TOYOTA COROLLA
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DEEZONYOU
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Electrical problem
1997 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

Okay so here is the thing, while driving normally, i turned on the lights and the car died...automatically, i figure alternator...since one, i couldn't get it to start, and two after a jump start it would keep on dieing on me when the lights turned on...Replaced it and well it stayed on, lights and all...but, when i turn it off, it wont start up again, and second it will stay on for what ever drive you need it whether it be 1 or 10 hour drive, but when you turn on the high beams it kills the car and once again you cant get it to turn on with out a jump start....Any ideas??
Nov 4, 2009 at 12:22 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Check the alt. output with a DVOM, should be above 13.5V.

Also the IAC (idle air control valve ) may be malfunctioning, it increases air flow when a load is commanded.
Nov 5, 2009 at 5:53 AM
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