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    sakika Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 13, 2007, 09:47 AM
    1985 Camry with alt/battery issues
    I have an 85 Camry that all of a sudden would not start. Bought a new Battery and alternator and it was running great again for about 2 weeks and then would not start. Took the battery and alternator to the store and they both tested bad again and got new ones. I am wondering if there could be something shorting out the alternator? Or some kind of wiring issue and exactly where and what to look for. :confused:
    Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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    Aug 29, 2007, 05:33 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by sakika
    I have an 85 Camry that all of a sudden would not start. Bought a new Battery and alternator and it was running great again for about 2 weeks and then would not start. Took the battery and alternator to the store and they both tested bad again and got new ones. I am wondering if there could be something shorting out the alternator? Or some kind of wiring issue and exactly where and what to look for. :confused:
    Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
    If you bought the alternator at a discount aout parts store that's the problem .They don't fully replace everything.I had an 86 vanwagon with same problem.Only way to fix correctly was buy a rebuilt alternator from toyota and get a new battery and you will be fine . When toyota remanufacturs there alternators everything is replaced so its esentially new.Yes it costs more but will get you back on the road driving
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    Aug 29, 2007, 06:35 AM
    There's an old saying, "I'd rather apologize for price once, than quality twice."

    And don't forget to insure all battery cable connections are cleaned and tightened.

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