Dash warning/idiot light Q

[CorollaKen]

My 92 Camry, has the "Rear Light Out" indicator on and the "Battery" light on at the same time.

I was able to turn off the car and re-start it too.

The manual says the battery indicates a charging system problem (since I was driving/running engine when it appeared) and I should get it checked immediately.

This is a new Energizer Battery (stop laughing) from Wal-Mart (get off the floor!) like 3-4 mo. max., so I'll go back to them to have them check the system.

I did happen to leave the CD player on for about 1.5 hr with the car not running tonight while I gabbed with some car club buddies, but that couldn't possibly drain the battery - could it ?

I also checked all the lights (front/rear/brake/interior) and found them all working. I run 194 LED's on all my running lights and licence plate, but that shouldn't do anything - should it?

Sorry, full of dumb questions tonight :p

Anyone with insight on my troubles ?

Cheers,
Ken

[warlock]

1.5/hr yes it can.my 94 did the same thing and i looked at all the ligth and thay worked even the 3rd break,and on the way to the parts stor to get all new lights it ternd off that was a year ago.i know that did not help but make sher all the plugs are on good aq loose one came do that to

[kmorphosis]

hmm, need new lights? I just put on clear tails and my dash break light comes on too when i hit the brake, but all the lights work. I guess I will try to find some different bulbs to put in then..

[warlock]

id look at your 3rd brack light firstthe balb can be loose.i'm not saying go get new lights if thay work thay work.try to find the prob.added new tails?maybe look at you wires you may have pinched them and made a short if so elec. type will fix it.good luck

[4A-GE]

no... your alternator is gone!!

same thing happened to my Gen2

[CorollaKen]

Originally posted by 3S-FE
no... your alternator is gone!!

same thing happened to my Gen2

That's NOT what I wanted to hear
It was in the back of my mind however.... :boo hoo: