Starting issues - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

skybandit · 07-11-2005, 02:42 PM

If it is a bad starter would that cause the battery to drain??I have a new battery(well,2 months old),I checked the battery connections and I just put a new belt on the alternator.The car starts and runs fine after a jump but the voltmeter seems to fluctuate just a bit while running.When i turn the car off and leave it for awhile the battery is low and it wont start.When starting i hear a clicking or whirling sound,what could the problem be?Thanks.

***MRQtwinturbo*** · 07-11-2005, 04:25 PM

when did u last change the alternator...

skybandit · 07-11-2005, 04:43 PM

Hmmmm,um...never,its the dang same one that the car had when i purchased it,lol.The car has 158,000 miles so it might be time to get another alternator...?Where's a good place to get a alternator?Thanks.

***MR2Jedi*** · 07-11-2005, 06:13 PM

take it to pepboys, etc. and have them check it for you.I think they do it for free.. I personally would go OEM for the Alt...