electrical gremlin DERRRR

[asphalt victory]

ok so yesterday i went to home depot and left my headlights on when i came out the car started fine BUT and hears where it gets weird sometimes when i hit the brakes the whole accessory panel goes down then comes back on (sterio/phone charger/radar detector) this also happens sometimes when i turn on the hi beams
alond with this the instrument lights go dim
the belt is still there
the battery is fine
i am at a loss of even where to begin

thanks mike

[abew330]

loose plug(s) behind fuse box

also check connector/wires below steering column. (blackconnector)

anything else dont work? windows? locks?

[msrdude]

When you say battery is fine, meaning the battery is charged enough (12.2 volt or higher), or the positive and negative connection cable is tight n not loose, or both?

[Mike Gerber]

Check the alternator. It may not be putting out enough to keep the battery properly charged. Many of the auto parts stores offer free testing of the alternator and battery while still on the car. Make a few calls to auto parts stores in your area and ask if they offer this free service.

Mike

[asphalt victory]

well after poking around for a full 30 seconds it dissent do it anymore...i think it was a harness wire coming from the alternator i played with it and herd a satisfying "click" loose connection!!!

thanks guys

i think the window motor thingy is about to go its making this growling noise when it goes up and its slow...any suggestions?

[Mike Gerber]

i think the window motor thingy is about to go its making this growling noise when it goes up and its slow...any suggestions?"

Yes, roll down the window and lubricate the channels that the glass slides in. Lubricate teh front and back channels. Start with WD-40 and see if that helps and then go to white lithium grease as the WD-40 will tell you if lubricating the channels helps the situation, but it will wash away quickly with rain. Lubricate things and roll the window up and down a few times to spread the grease.

Mike

[SexieWASD]

I think that all Toyota window motors do that. Do what mike suggested it will help, but the real problem is that the brushes inside of the window motors like to get grease on them causing a poor electrical path. If your mechanically inclined you can avoid having to replace them later on down the road by cleaning the motor's communicator and brushes with a wire brush and rubbing alcohol.

[asphalt victory]

it does sequel when going up while making the growling noise im not too fond of pulling the door panel off as i remember last time i did it i cut 2 fingers and broke some kindov clip
but your suggesting oiling the rubber? i know i should grease all those hidden joints but i never thought of the rubber

thanks mike

[Mike Gerber]

Originally Posted by asphalt victory

it does sequel when going up while making the growling noise im not too fond of pulling the door panel off as i remember last time i did it i cut 2 fingers and broke some kindov clip
but your suggesting oiling the rubber? i know i should grease all those hidden joints but i never thought of the rubber

thanks mike

Yes, just roll down the window and lube the tracks. If you use the WD-40 first it will not only lube the tracks but clean them a bit. Use it liberally wiht the straw in the tracks. Then use something like white lithium grease for a more permanent lube.

MikeN