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1999 Toyota Corolla Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuse, Alternator, Click.
Mileage: 180,000 miles.

Asked on January 20, 2013

Toyota Corolla Fuse Problem

Car was dead, so I tried jumping it, in a rush i didn't realize that i had crossed wires. tried starting her and nothing just clicks. i got out of my car realized what i dont and tried doing it right. nothing i blown the alt fuse and the dome fuse. replaced both. and tried starting it everything worked every light. then the car slowly started dying and shut off, i tried to start her again and nothing. so i got another jump and she runs but shes off instantly after i take of the jumpers. this time even when shes running on the jumpers theres no lights no power and no radio. replaced all fuses and bought a new alternator. same thing runs only when being jumped and dies right after jumpers are disconnected.
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Replied on January 20, 2013

crossing the cables causes a voltage spike that computers never like and you can damage them.

i suggest a shop as you may have one or more failed controllers from the spike

Roy

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