Toyota camry can only start with a jumper
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Asked by Phil Nov 10, 2015 at 08:45 PM about the 1990 Toyota Camry LE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My dad's 1990 camry can only start with a jumper. Without a jumper, it
doesn't crank and the battery seems very week. The battery was replaced a
month ago. Could it be the alternator?

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F_O_R answered 8 years ago

I would clean the battery terminals and check and clean the cable ends. Replace the cables if they are cracked or loose and cannot be tightened up. It could be the alternator and your can remove it and take it into an auto parts store for testing.

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F_O_R answered 8 years ago

If you have an amp gauge or a voltage meter on the car check and see what they show. If the amps are neutral or positive then your alternator is good. The voltage meter should show around 14 volts if the alternator is good.

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Phil answered 8 years ago

will this voltage meter work? http://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein- Tools-Non-Contact-Voltage-Tester-NCVT-1SEN/100661787

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Phil answered 8 years ago

Thanks everyone. It was the alternator. Replaced it costs $130 + 30 minutes to remove and install :-)

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