1986 Toyota Pickup

1986 TOYOTA PICKUP
210,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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TROY21
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Okay, I put a new battery into my truck and it still won't start unless I give it a jump and then it'll start right up. Also when I turn on my lights the battery gauge on the dash will drop down then back up as soon as I turn lights on, it will flicker. So what could be the issue? And when I turn it off and try to start it nothing will happen.
Feb 16, 2011 at 4:48 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Load test the alternator-start here.
Apr 14, 2011 at 6:34 AM
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TROY21
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Hmmm ok but the alternator is like brand new, like a year old. Anyways I kind of fixed it, I replaced battery and starter and rewired the pos. battery that goes to the fuse box and once I jump it and run it its all good runs fine.It'll start up with no jump but I have another car so I don't drive it alot and I try and start it every morning but one morning I forgot and it doesn't start now it won't turn over nothing happens and if I jump it it will start. Whats my issue?
Apr 15, 2011 at 3:56 PM
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AEALLISON
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Corrosion brought on by electrolysis? Have you removed the cables at both ends and cleaned the mating surfaces? Also be sure to check the grounding strap (usually a flat braided cable between the engine block and firewall. I'm not an expert but these are steps I always take when faced with similar issues.
Jun 10, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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