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1987 Toyota Tercel

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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
Friday, January 30th, 2009 AT 3:38 PM

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Get the new alternator load tested, don't assume its good bcuz its new and then comeback
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Friday, January 30th, 2009 AT 3:42 PM
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They said they were both good
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Friday, January 30th, 2009 AT 5:40 PM
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Check all the fuses and double check the wiring going to the charge indicator and back to the alternator
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Friday, January 30th, 2009 AT 6:09 PM

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