1987 Toyota Tercel

1987 TOYOTA TERCEL
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JOHN_W_BENNETT1
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1987 Toyota Tercel

my 87 tercel won't stay charged, we pulled the ground off the battery and it died.. so we assumed it was the alternator, went and bought a new one. still not staying running after the cables are took off
Jan 30, 2009 at 3:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Get the new alternator load tested, don't assume its good bcuz its new and then comeback
Jan 30, 2009 at 3:42 PM
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JOHN_W_BENNETT1
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they said they were both good
Jan 30, 2009 at 5:40 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check all the fuses and double check the wiring going to the charge indicator and back to the alternator
Jan 30, 2009 at 6:09 PM
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